Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Average rent in
Santa Barbara, CA

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,050. This is +108%, or $2,105, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,050

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

144

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,050. This is +108%, or $2,105, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
26%
28%
18%
24%
$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 price trends in
Santa Barbara, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Barbara, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $3,072. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA costs about $2,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,650. Houses for rent in Santa Barbara, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,672

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$4,200

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$6,500

5%

22%

4 bedroom

$13,500

10%

6%

Studio

$2,500

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,672

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

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$4,050
increased by108%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,097
increased by162%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Carpinteria, CA.

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2003 Red Rose Way #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Alta Mesa apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

2003 Red Rose Way #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 7

245 - Craviotto Brothers Enterprises - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

245 - Craviotto Brothers Enterprises

318 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

2839 State Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2839 State Street

2839 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

3453 Richland Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

3453 Richland Dr.

3453 Richland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

J N - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

J N

120 N La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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

1035 Cliff Drive - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

1035 Cliff Drive

1035 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

Apartment for rent

201 Ladera Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

201 Ladera Street

201 Ladera St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,295–$4,950

Apartment for rent