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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Samarkand
$3,750/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Samarkand is $3,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Samarkand
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Samarkand rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent prices in Samarkand have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Rent prices in Samarkand vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Samarkand is $2,997, whereas a house costs $9,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Samarkand run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,007 |  6% | 52% | |
2 bedroom | $3,947 |  9% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $8,500 | 15% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Mesa | $3,500 | |
Hidden Valley | $4,300 | |
Hope | $3,487 | |
Mission Canyon | $3,550 | |
North State | $3,295 | |
Upper East | $4,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,997 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,150 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $9,200 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,007
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
52%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,947
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Mission Canyon
Average rent
$3,550
Alta Mesa
Average rent
$3,500
Hidden Valley
Average rent
$4,300
Hope
Average rent
$3,487
North State
Average rent
$3,295
Upper East
Average rent
$4,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$9,200
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Samarkand, 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.
How does rent in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Samarkand and Mission Canyon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Samarkand
97%higher than the national median
87%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Mission Canyon, Mission, CA.
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2901 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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1 bath
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Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2418 Calle Real #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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Available Sep 3
1d ago
2901 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
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5d+ ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2418 Calle Real #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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Available Sep 3
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
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Frequently asked questions for Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Samarkand rental market.
How much is rent in Samarkand?
The average rent in Samarkand is $3,750 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Samarkand?
Average rent prices in Samarkand have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Samarkand rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Samarkand is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Samarkand?
To comfortably afford rent in Samarkand, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/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).