Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
UCSB, CA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in UCSB, CA is $3,774. This is +94%, or $1,824, higher than the national average.

$5.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,774

increased by88%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in UCSB, CA is $3,774. This is +94%, or $1,824, higher than the national average.

$5.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
23%
35%
15%
18%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
UCSB, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in UCSB, CA have increased by 88% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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

Rent comparables in
UCSB, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in UCSB, CA is $3,714. A 1-bedroom apartment in UCSB, CA costs about $2,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,087. Houses for rent in UCSB, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,875

-

44%

2 bedroom

$3,920

-

43%

3 bedroom

$6,850

-

72%

4 bedroom

$6,500

-

18%

Studio

$2,099

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,099

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,920

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last year

72%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last year

18%

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.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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