Rents are 7% below what Ventura's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Ventura, CA has changed in 5 years
Rent in Ventura, CA has increased 31.6% since 2021, going from about $2,184 per month to roughly $2,874 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Ventura is $2,874/mo as of July 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 3.1% over the past year.
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At $2,874/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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