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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
UCSB, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Barbara
$4,936/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $4,936 per month as of October 2026. This is 160% above the national average rent, or $3,036 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Barbara
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point
Rent trends in UCSB, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 23% 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
UCSB, CA
Rent prices in Santa Barbara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara is $4,728, whereas a house costs $6,462. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,520 | - |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | - | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $4,782 | - | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $7,800 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $10,500 | - | 22% |
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 UCSB, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,728 | - | 34% | |
Condos | $4,350 | - | - | |
Houses | $6,462 | - | 66% | |
Rooms | $1,465 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,520
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,782
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,800
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,500
Last year
22%
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 UCSB, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$4,728
Last year
34%
Condos
Average rent
$4,350
Houses
Average rent
$6,462
Last year
66%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
The table above reflects average rent prices in UCSB, 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 UCSB, CA
4d ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
371 Cannon Green Dr #G, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
2 baths
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
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.House for rent
4d ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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.Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,090–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6585 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
3 baths
$28,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
282 Orange Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
Studio
2 baths
$4,675
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
5142 Calle Real #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,700
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
House for rent in Goleta
4 beds
2 baths
$4,900
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.House for rent
4d ago
285 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Goleta
7791 Jenna Dr #NA, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
6763 Abrego Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,700
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6795 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$7,800
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000–$3,075
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6509 Seville Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,925
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,090–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d ago
6561 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$9,250–$10,250
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
5 beds
2 baths
$13,500
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for UCSB, 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 $4,936 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Barbara is 160% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,036 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 $197,000/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).