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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Fielding Graduate University, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Santa Barbara
$4,530/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $4,530 per month as of September 2026. This is 138% above the national average rent, or $2,630 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Barbara
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fielding Graduate University, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 14% 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 $3,372, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,995 | - | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,100 | - |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $6,950 | - | 59% | |
4 bedroom | $11,750 | - | 102% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Fielding Graduate University, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,372 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $8,500 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
Last year
59%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,750
Last year
102%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Fielding Graduate University, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,372
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Houses
Average rent
$8,500
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
1d ago
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$3,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3940 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2027 Castillo St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
5 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1825 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
4 beds
4.5 baths
$80,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
Ortega Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3 beds
4 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Montecito
1112 Hill Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
4 beds
5 baths
$42,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Canyon
1228 Mission Canyon Pl, Mission Canyon, CA 93105
5 beds
4 baths
$40,000
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,897–$3,069
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$7,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1120 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1518 Clifton St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
Available Oct 1
10h ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,897–$3,069
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1001 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3 beds
2 baths
$6,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1518 Clifton St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
409 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
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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 $4,530 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Barbara is 138% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,630 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 $181,000/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).