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ZIP 91321

Pop. 31,989·Los Angeles County·607th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,523/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$558
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 91321 · $2,523
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,500
4 BR+
$3,900
Research median
$2,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,276/yr
At $2,523/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91321 (Santa Clarita, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,989
Median income
$91,092
Median age
36.5
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
24.4%
23.5%
25.9%
15.4%
Under 1824.4%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.9%
55–6410.8%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.6%
52.9%
White38.6%
Black2.2%
Hispanic52.9%
Asian9%
Education (25+)
14%
22.5%
31.2%
32.4%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91321 in Santa Clarita, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,005 → $2,523
up 25.8%
Income
$74,424 → $91,092
up 22.4%
Population
35,231 → 31,989
down 9.2%
Renter share
42.3% → 39.2%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 32.4%
+6.2 pts
Median age
33.9 → 36.5
+2.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91321 in Santa Clarita, CA has shifted from $2,005 to $2,523, up 25.8% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,424 in 2021 to $91,092 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91321 in Santa Clarita, CA losing about 3,242 residents over the five-year window, down 9.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.3% to 39.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.2% to 32.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91321 in Santa Clarita, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91321 covers Santa Clarita, CA. The median rent here is $2,523/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($91,092/yr), ZIP 91321 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91321?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91321 (Santa Clarita, CA) is $2,523. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91321 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91321's median rent of $2,523/mo is $558 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91321 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91321 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #607 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,523/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91321?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,523/mo in ZIP 91321. The local median household income is $91,092/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91321?

Rent in ZIP 91321 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91321 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91321 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,523/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($91,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91321 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91321 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 91321 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91321 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91321 compare to the rest of Santa Clarita?

ZIP 91321 is more affordable than Santa Clarita overall. At $2,523/mo, it's $283 below the Santa Clarita citywide median of $2,806/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91321 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91321 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,523/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 91321's median household income ($91,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91321 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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