Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Montecito, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Montecito
$28,000/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Montecito is $28,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 1336% above the national average rent, or $26,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montecito
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montecito rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Montecito, CA
Average rent prices in Montecito have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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
Montecito, CA
Rent prices in Montecito vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montecito is $4,000, whereas a house costs $29,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Montecito run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,595 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 |  1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $5,000 | 5% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $7,500 | 3% | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $39,500 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coast Village | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,075 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $29,750 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,595
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$39,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Coast Village
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$4,075
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$29,750
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Montecito, 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 Montecito, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Montecito and Buellton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Montecito
1336%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montecito, CA is 841% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,975
16%$2,995
24%$2,743
22%$1,600
11%$3,050
3%$3,850
26%$2,900
67%$3,450
49%$2,935
40%$3,999
1%$5,150
$3,000
4%Discover rentals in Montecito, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montecito
822 Chelham Way, Montecito, CA 93108
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
60 Crestview Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
2 beds
2 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Montecito
71 Olive Mill Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
2 beds
2.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
813 Romero Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
5.5 baths
$85,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
204 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5 beds
6.5 baths
$79,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
975 Knollwood Dr, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
5.5 baths
$65,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
1694 San Leandro Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
3 beds
2.5 baths
$22,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
710 Romero Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5 beds
4.5 baths
$55,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
2162 E Valley Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
3 beds
2 baths
$28,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Montecito
71 Olive Mill Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
2 beds
2.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montecito
822 Chelham Way, Montecito, CA 93108
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
2 beds
2 baths
$8,900
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Montecito, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Montecito rental market.
How much is rent in Montecito?
The average rent in Montecito is $28,000 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montecito?
Average rent prices in Montecito have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Montecito rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montecito is 1336% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $26,050 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Montecito?
To comfortably afford rent in Montecito, you'd need to earn approximately $1,120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montecito?
The average rent in Montecito, CA for a 1-bedroom apartment is $4,200, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs approximately $6,967.
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).