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Average Rent in Ventura, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Ventura, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,229/mo
▼ 6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,472/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
48
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →1 cuts and 0 increases among 1 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- The Beachfronter
↓ $105/mo
Cut of 2.6% · Unit 210
Rent by Neighborhood in Ventura, CA
Compare average rent across Ventura, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura 93001 | $3,525 | ▼ $229 | $2,795 | 4 | 27 |
| Ventura 93003 | $2,812 | ▼ $70 | $2,113 | 4 | 47 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ventura, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Ventura, CA is $3,229 per month across 8 apartment communities and 48 available units. Rents have decreased $207 (6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ventura Terrace Apartments starting at $2,472/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,229/mo.
Prices range from $2,472 to $4,200 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Ventura, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,009 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $2,977 | -$32 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $3,275 | +$298 | 11 |
| September 2026 | $3,093 | -$182 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $2,982 | -$111 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Ventura, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Ventura, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Terrace Apartments | $2,472/mo | $2,759/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Capes at Ventura Apartments | $2,596/mo | $2,798/mo | 10 | 4 |
| Cypress Point | $2,730/mo | $2,862/mo | 7 | 4 |
| Garden Estates | $2,795/mo | $2,795/mo | 1 | 5 |
| The Willows at Ventura | $3,070/mo | $3,270/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| Harbor View Villas | $3,595/mo | $3,595/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Coastline Ventura | $3,738/mo | $3,882/mo | 9 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ventura, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$129,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,229/mo.
Comfortable income
$155,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,472/mo), you need to earn at least $99,000/year.
Median household income in Ventura, CA is $100,407 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ventura, CA
Overall prices in Ventura, CA runs above the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ventura, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,229 |
| Utilities | $764 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,821 |
| Healthcare | $888 |
| Other goods and services | $1,421 |
| Estimated total | $8,689/mo |
Population
109,900
Median household income
$100,407
Census median rent
$2,101/mo
Census rent burden
33.1%
Median age
41.0
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Ventura, CA Apartments
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