Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Barbara

$6,200/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Barbara is $6,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 226% above the national average rent, or $4,300 more per month.

$4.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Barbara

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have decreased by 27% 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 Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA

Rent prices in Santa Barbara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara is $4,225, whereas a house costs $10,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,412

-

48%

2 bedroom

$4,925

-

10%

3 bedroom

$6,372

-

89%

4 bedroom

$33,950

-

84%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,412

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,925

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,372

Last year

89%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$33,950

Last year

84%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pacifica Graduate Institute, 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 Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA

239 - E. Jerald Haws Revocable Family Trust (Eucalyptus) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

239 - E. Jerald Haws Revocable Family Trust (Eucalyptus)

1520 Eucalyptus Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,150

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.
5915 Hickory St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carpinteria

Rent, CARPINTERIA, CA

5915 Hickory St #3, Carpinteria, CA 93013

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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.
1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue

1001 1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,710

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5455 8th St ##58 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carpinteria

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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 Pacifica Graduate Institute, 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 $6,200 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Barbara is 226% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,300 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 $248,000/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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