Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fielding Graduate University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Barbara

$5,350/mo

increased by53%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Barbara is $5,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 182% above the national average rent, or $3,450 more per month.

$4.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Barbara

163

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fielding Graduate University, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 53% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Fielding Graduate University, CA

Rent prices in Santa Barbara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,650, whereas a house costs $8,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $3,022 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,710.

Listings

Studio

$2,795

-

7%

1 bedroom

$3,122

-

9%

2 bedroom

$4,275

-

22%

3 bedroom

$7,225

-

53%

4 bedroom

$11,497

-

76%

Studio

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,122

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,225

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,497

Last year

76%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fielding Graduate University, 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.

Discover rentals in Fielding Graduate University, CA

Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, SANTA BARBARA, CA

Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 beds

4.5 baths

$80,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hot Springs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, MONTECITO, CA

Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 beds

3.5 baths

$65,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ortega Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, SANTA BARBARA, CA

Ortega Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 beds

4 baths

$60,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Fielding Graduate University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Barbara rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Barbara?

The average rent in Santa Barbara is $5,350 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 53% since last year.

How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Barbara is 182% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,450 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Barbara?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Barbara, you'd need to earn approximately $214,000/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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