Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Westmont College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Barbara

$5,250/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Barbara is $5,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 176% above the national average rent, or $3,350 more per month.

$4.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Barbara

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Barbara rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Westmont College, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 50% 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 Westmont 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 $3,672, whereas a house costs $8,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara run $3,022 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,755.

Listings

Studio

$2,897

-

3%

1 bedroom

$3,122

-

9%

2 bedroom

$4,300

-

23%

3 bedroom

$7,500

-

80%

4 bedroom

$20,000

-

58%

Studio

Average rent

$2,897

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,122

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last year

80%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last year

58%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Westmont 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 Westmont College, CA

1421 Bath St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

Studio

1 bath

$1,975

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.
Bath Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Bath Apartments

902 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Studio

1 bath

$2,000–$2,200

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.
4390 Calle Real #G - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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.
2519 Orella St #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

Studio

1 bath

$2,150

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Westmont 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 $5,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Barbara?

Average rent prices in Santa Barbara have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Santa Barbara rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Barbara is 176% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,350 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 $210,000/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).

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