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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Montecito, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Montecito
$23,500/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Montecito is $23,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 1130% above the national average rent, or $21,590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montecito
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montecito rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Montecito, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Montecito, CA
Average rent prices in Montecito have increased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $3,500, whereas a house costs $27,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Montecito run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,995 | No Change | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% |  59% | |
2 bedroom | $4,450 | 5% | - | |
3 bedroom | $12,000 | 1% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | 2% | 46% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coast Village | $5,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $27,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
59%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
46%
Coast Village
Average rent
$5,950
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$27,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
1130%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montecito, CA is 607% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.
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$3,322
2%$2,815
22%$2,360
9%$1,900
2%$3,950
96%$3,447
18%$2,750
27%$3,200
26%$3,100
1%$3,750
11%$5,500
$2,500
2%Discover rentals in Montecito, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
345 Sierra Vista Rd #NA, Montecito, CA 93108
2 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
2891 Hidden Valley Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
3 baths
$15,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
651 Parra Grande Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
3 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
345 Sierra Vista Rd #NA, Montecito, CA 93108
2 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
651 Parra Grande Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
3 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
2891 Hidden Valley Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
3 baths
$15,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
710 Romero Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5 beds
4.5 baths
$49,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
345 Sierra Vista Rd #NA, Montecito, CA 93108
2 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $23,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montecito?
Average rent prices in Montecito have increased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Montecito rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montecito is 1130% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $21,590 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 $940,000/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).