Average Rent in Santa Barbara, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Santa Barbara, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,800. This is +90% higher than the national average.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,800

16%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

121

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,800. This is +90% higher than the national average.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%

31%

27%

12%

25%

$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

59%

41%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
Santa Barbara, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,897. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA costs about $2,747 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,800. Houses for rent in Santa Barbara, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $7,000.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$2,598	5%	2%
2 bedroom	$4,200	5%	8%
3 bedroom	$6,500	2%	18%
4 bedroom	$14,450	3%	14%
Studio	$2,500	1%	1%

		Comparables
Alta Mesa	$5,500
East Mesa	$3,822
Eastside	$4,850
Hope	$3,700
Lower Riviera	$3,221
Lower West	$4,600
North State	$3,068
Oak Park	$3,100
Upper East	$4,200
West Downtown	$4,075

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,598

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in Santa Barbara, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Santa Barbara, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carpinteria, CA.

Santa Barbara

Median rent price$3,800

90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,775

139%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Carpinteria, CA.

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970 Jimeno Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA

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Discover rentals in Santa Barbara, CA

Leadbetter Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Leadbetter Lofts

221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

245 - Craviotto Brothers Enterprises - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

245 - Craviotto Brothers Enterprises

318 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$2,825

Apartment for rent

R.H. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2901 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

1 bath

$3,095

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2400 De La Vina St

2400 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

2126 Castillo - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

2126 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

2 baths

$3,350

Apartment for rent

201 Ladera Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

201 Ladera Street

201 Ladera St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,395–$4,950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1036 Del Mar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1036 Del Mar Ave

1036 Del Mar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

2 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Apartment for rent

1518 Castillo St Unit C #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara

APARTMENT - Other - SANTA BARBARA, CA

1518 Castillo St Unit C #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$3,400

House for rent