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Ventura

·171st most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,875/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$913
Stable (Monthly)
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Ventura · $2,875
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what Ventura's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,875/mo
Expected by trend
$3,092/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,943
1 BR
$2,227
2 BR
$2,610
3 BR
$3,533
4 BR+
$4,077
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,610/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,875 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,500/yr
At $2,875/mo median
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Landlord's Market
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Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Ventura, CA has changed in 5 years

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$2,184 → $2,875
up 31.6%

Rent in Ventura, CA has increased 31.6% since 2021, going from about $2,184 per month to roughly $2,875 today. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Ventura, CA market of 2021.

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At $2,875/mo, how Ventura rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Ventura rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ventura. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ventura, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ventura is $2,875/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,943/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,610/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,227/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,533/mo.

At 48% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ventura ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ventura an affordable city for renters?

Ventura is considered stretched for renters. At $2,875/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ventura significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ventura?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,875/mo in Ventura.

Is rent going up or down in Ventura?

Rent in Ventura has increased 2.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Ventura neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Ventura are 93004 ($2,750/mo), 93003 ($2,817/mo), and 93001 ($3,168/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Ventura is $2,875/mo.

How does Ventura rent compare to other cities in California?

Ventura is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #171 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,875/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ventura?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ventura ($2,875/mo): Port Hueneme ($2,843/mo), Oxnard ($2,864/mo).

How does Ventura rent compare to the national average?

Ventura's median rent of $2,875/mo is $913 (47%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #171 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,875/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ventura 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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