Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Average rent in
Montecito, CA

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Last updated on January 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montecito, CA is $18,000. This is +847%, or $16,100, higher than the national average.

$10.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$18,000

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montecito, CA is $18,000. This is +847%, or $16,100, higher than the national average.

$10.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
93%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

71%
29%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Montecito, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Montecito, CA have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Montecito, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Montecito, CA is $3,547. A 1-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA costs about $2,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,950. Houses for rent in Montecito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $23,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

46%

2 bedroom

$4,895

29%

13%

3 bedroom

$6,500

21%

20%

4 bedroom

$38,000

7%

7%

Studio

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$38,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Montecito, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Montecito, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buellton, CA.

Montecito

Median rent price$18,000
increased by847%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montecito, CA is 683% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.

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