Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Buellton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Buellton

$3,000/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buellton is $3,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buellton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buellton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Buellton run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,845

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$2,100

4%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,300

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,000

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

2%

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$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buellton, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Channel Islands Beach, CA.

Discover rentals in Buellton, CA

Avenue Heights Apartments Building 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Avenue Heights Apartments Building 1

82 2nd St, Buellton, CA 93427

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

595 Avenue Of The Flags - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Buellton condo for rent in Buellton

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Condo for rent

Available Apr 24

348 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buellton

House for rent

477 Hawk Canyon Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buellton

House for rent

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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 $3,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buellton?

Average rent prices in Buellton have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Buellton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buellton is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $120,000/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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