Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Average rent in
Montecito, CA

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montecito, CA is $17,000. This is +781%, or $15,070, higher than the national average.

$11.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$17,000

increased by38%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Montecito, CA is $17,000. This is +781%, or $15,070, higher than the national average.

$11.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
7%
80%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$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 107% in the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $3,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA costs about $2,872 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,500. Houses for rent in Montecito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $17,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,650

2%

-

2 bedroom

$4,647

10%

9%

3 bedroom

$8,500

8%

44%

4 bedroom

$34,500

6%

14%

Studio

$3,095

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$3,095

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,647

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$34,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

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$17,000
increased by781%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montecito, CA is 674% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.

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822 Chelham Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Montecito

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822 Chelham Way, Montecito, CA 93108

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

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3 beds

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1350 Plaza De Sonadores - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Montecito

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1350 Plaza De Sonadores, Montecito, CA 93108

2 beds

2 baths

$8,500

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2166 E Valley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2166 E Valley Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

4 beds

3 baths

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1420 N Jameson Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1420 N Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108

3 beds

2 baths

$14,000

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450 Santa Rosa Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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450 Santa Rosa Lane, Montecito, CA 93108

4 beds

3 baths

$17,500

$17,000

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