
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Santa Clarita.


Canyon Club Apartments

Quiet & Quaint 55+ Community (24724 Valley St)

Park Sierra

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Clarita?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Santa Clarita Studio Apartments | $2,681 | $2,175 | $3,590 |
Cheap Santa Clarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,575 | $3,930 |
Cheap Santa Clarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $2,000 | $4,781 |
Cheap Santa Clarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $2,650 | $4,875 |
Cheap Santa Clarita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,963 | $4,295 | $6,195 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $662 to $6,610 with an overall median price of $4,401. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,875, Valencia Del Valle at $1,875, and Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Circle J | $2,999 | $1,875 | 34 |
Valencia Del Valle | $3,155 | $1,875 | 65 |
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon | $3,550 | $1,575 | 77 |
Santa Clarita Valley | $6,000 | $662 | 199 |
Saugus | $6,305 | $1,575 | 170 |
Cheapest Available Santa Clarita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clarita, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Club Apartments in the Placerita Canyon neighborhood priced from $1,825. Sierra Canyon Apartments in the Friendly Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clarita apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Canyon Club Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Sierra Canyon Apartments | 1 + 1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
55+ Valley Oaks Village Senior Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Riverpark | Arroyo | 1BR,1BA | $1,989 |
Foothill | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.69 price per square foot Capri Model at Colony Townhomes in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,169. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Newport Model at Bridgeport Coast starting at $3,029 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Valencia Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clarita apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Colony Townhomes | Capri | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
Bridgeport Coast | Newport | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
24411 Newhall Ave, Unit 217 | 24411 Newhall Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
24411 Newhall Ave, Unit 201 | 24411 Newhall Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
The Fairways at Westridge | Riviera | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
River Ranch Townhomes & Apartments | Plan A- 2 bed 2.5 bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.67 |
Canyon Country Villas | The Biarritz | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Hills of Valencia Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Canyon Club Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Monterra Ridge Apartments | Dover (22A) | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
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Getting Around Santa Clarita, CA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clarita Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Clarita?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Clarita is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Clarita?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Clarita is Canyon Club Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Santa Clarita costs $4,401.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Clarita?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Santa Clarita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Clarita?
Cheap apartments in Santa Clarita have an average cost of $272 which is $4,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita.
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