Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Barbara City College, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Barbara
$4,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $4,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 134% above the national average rent, or $2,575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Barbara
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Barbara City College, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 7% 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
Santa Barbara City College, CA
Rent prices in Santa Barbara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,397, whereas a house costs $9,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,535 | - | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | - | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $4,200 | - |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $7,500 | - | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $18,000 | - | 25% |
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 Santa Barbara City College, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,397 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $9,650 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,535
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$18,000
Last year
25%
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 Santa Barbara City College, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,397
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Houses
Average rent
$9,650
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Barbara City College, 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 Santa Barbara City College, CA
1d ago
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1m ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,780
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
1816 Gillespie St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
23h ago
2400 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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 Montecito
204 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5 beds
6.5 baths
$79,000
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
710 Romero Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
5 beds
4.5 baths
$49,500
House for rent
4d ago
130 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1120 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Studio
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,809–$3,077
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,809–$3,077
Apartment for rent
4d ago
130 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$6,350
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$14,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,809–$3,077
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Barbara City College, 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 $4,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Barbara is 134% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,575 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 $180,000/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).