Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 1, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Barbara, CA
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,900. This is +100%, or $1,951, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,900
3%Total rentals
168
for rent on Zumper.com
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,900. This is +100%, or $1,951, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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
Santa Barbara, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Santa Barbara, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,097. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA costs about $2,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,883. Houses for rent in Santa Barbara, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,950.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $6,950 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $10,900 |  3% | 36% | |
Studio | $2,475 | 4% | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
East Beach | $3,800 | |
East Mesa | $4,895 | |
Eastside | $4,200 | |
Laguna | $3,750 | |
Lower West | $3,725 | |
North State | $3,500 | |
Oak Park | $3,225 | |
Upper East | $3,500 | |
West Downtown | $3,712 | |
Westside | $3,400 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,097 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,137 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,434 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
Oak Park
Average rent
$3,225
East Mesa
Average rent
$4,895
Eastside
Average rent
$4,200
North State
Average rent
$3,500
Laguna
Average rent
$3,750
Westside
Average rent
$3,400
Lower West
Average rent
$3,725
West Downtown
Average rent
$3,712
East Beach
Average rent
$3,800
Upper East
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,097
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,137
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,434
Last 30 days
No Change
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
100%higher than the national median
157%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Carpinteria, CA.
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Discover rentals in Santa Barbara, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Apr 28
2d ago
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
201 Por La Mar Cir #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Westside condo for rent in Santa Barbara
1330 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Hitchcock apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,930
Apartment for rent
6h ago
201 Ladera St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$4,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
165 165 - 175 San Angelo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
4 beds
4.5 baths
$80,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
Ortega Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3 beds
4 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Campanil house for rent in Santa Barbara
3359 Braemar Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
4 beds
3.5 baths
$37,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
La Vereda Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
Luneta Plz, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3 beds
3.5 baths
$32,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
395 Woodley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
4 beds
3 baths
$29,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$25,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,487–$2,759
Apartment for rent
1d ago
165 165 - 175 San Angelo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
2h ago
221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$4,954
Apartment for rent
3h ago
60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,309–$8,081
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
122 Sumida Gardens Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,374–$6,824
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,349–$5,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
201 Por La Mar Cir #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
1d ago
609 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,487–$2,759
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
House for rent
Available Mar 21
3d ago
1922 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
902 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
130 S Soledad St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1201 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2 beds
1 bath
$3,385
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1001 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$4,954
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,487–$2,759
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
House for rent
Available Mar 21
14h ago
120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
2 beds
1 bath
$4,087–$5,900
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
$6,250
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
518-524 518-524 W. Canon Perdido/924 San Pascual, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Studio
1 bath
$1,809
Apartment for rent
1d ago
44 - 46 Ocean View, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
220 Ladera St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,309–$8,081
Price drop
Apartment for rent