Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Average rent in
University of California Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Barbara
$4,038/mo
58%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $4,038 per month as of June 2026. This is 107% above the national average rent, or $2,088 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Barbara
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of California Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 58% 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
University of California Santa Barbara, CA
Rent prices in Santa Barbara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,980, whereas a house costs $6,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,262 | - | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | - | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $4,247 | - | 90% | |
3 bedroom | $5,325 | - | 104% | |
4 bedroom | $13,500 | - |  30% |
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 University of California Santa Barbara, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,980 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | - | 165% | |
Houses | $6,125 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,679 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,262
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,247
Last year
90%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,325
Last year
104%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$13,500
Last year
30%
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 University of California Santa Barbara, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,980
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last year
165%
Houses
Average rent
$6,125
Rooms
Average rent
$1,679
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California Santa Barbara, 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 University of California Santa Barbara, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #B3, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Downtown Goleta townhouse for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
Available May 9
2d ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
475 Cannon Green Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6741 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
5 beds
2 baths
$19,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6773 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$17,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
6564 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$15,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6535 El Nido Ln, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2.5 baths
$14,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
165 165 - 175 San Angelo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Studio
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Magnolia Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
2 beds
1 bath
$3,683–$4,822
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,893–$5,312
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
2 baths
$12,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
10 Calaveras Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6587 Cervantes Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150–$3,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
165 165 - 175 San Angelo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Studio
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
2 beds
1 bath
$3,683–$4,822
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of California Santa Barbara, 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 $4,038 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 58% since last year.
How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Barbara is 107% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,088 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 $162,000/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).