3 rentals in Santa Paula

Santa Paula is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. Situated amid the orchards of the Santa Clara River Valley, the city advertises itself to tourists as the "Citrus Capital of the World". Santa Paula was one of the early centers of California's petroleum industry. The Union Oil Company Building, the founding headquarters of the Union Oil Company of California in 1890, now houses the California Oil Museum. The population was 30,657 at the 2020 census, up from 29,321 at the 2010 census.
Santa Paula is known as the "Citrus Capital of the World" with rich agricultural heritage. Features small-town atmosphere and historic downtown.
Today, Santa Paula has 3 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,000/mo, typically leasing in about 97 days. Families here choose from 1 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Powered by the Topfind School Score
Median Rent
$3,850/mo
↑ 10.0% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 3 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~97 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing has slowed 333% compared to 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are taking longer to lease—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving renters more leverage.
Housing Tenure in Santa Paula
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
54%
Homeowners
46%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
9,417 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $3,300/mo to rent on average.
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 23.5% (~$940/mo)
Have questions about Santa Paula?
Connect with a local specialist