Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of California Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Barbara
$7,525/mo
71%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $7,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 296% above the national average rent, or $5,625 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Barbara
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 71% 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 $11,000, whereas a house costs $5,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,950 | - | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $3,950 | - |  18% | |
3 bedroom | $10,000 | - | 59% | |
4 bedroom | $18,000 | - | 1% |
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 | $11,000 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,572 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,975 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,124 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last year
59%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$18,000
Last year
1%
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
$11,000
Condos
Average rent
$3,572
Houses
Average rent
$5,975
Rooms
Average rent
$1,124
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
Apartment for rent in Goleta
7620 Hollister Ave #111, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Isla Vista
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
251 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6557 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6599 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
5 beds
4.5 baths
$29,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6631 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$29,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6633 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$29,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta townhouse for rent in Goleta
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
8h ago
6653 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3–5 beds
2 baths
$10,250–$13,500
Apartment for rent
6h ago
6681 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000–$10,000
Apartment for rent
6h ago
6679 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2–3 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3–5 beds
2 baths
$10,000–$13,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
6653 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$10,250
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6525 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6564 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$15,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6709 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$13,000
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 $7,525 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?
Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 71% since last year.
How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Barbara is 296% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,625 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 $301,000/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).