Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Buellton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Buellton

$2,597/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buellton is $2,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $697 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buellton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buellton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buellton, CA

Average rent prices in Buellton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Buellton, CA

Rent prices in Buellton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buellton is $2,297, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Buellton run $1,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$2,025

No Change

26%

1 bedroom

$1,845

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,425

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,000

13%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,025

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buellton, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Buellton, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Buellton and Channel Islands Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Buellton

Median rent price$2,597
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buellton, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Channel Islands Beach, CA.

Discover rentals in Buellton, CA

91 Victory Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buellton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Buellton, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Buellton rental market.

How much is rent in Buellton?

The average rent in Buellton is $2,597 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buellton?

Average rent prices in Buellton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Buellton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buellton is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $697 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buellton?

To comfortably afford rent in Buellton, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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