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Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Samarkand
$3,750/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Samarkand is $3,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 93% above the national average rent, or $1,805 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Samarkand
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Samarkand rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA
Average rent prices in Samarkand have increased by 71% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,996, whereas a house costs $6,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Samarkand run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,875 |  1% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,900 | 20% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $7,250 | 49% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Mesa | $3,825 | |
Hidden Valley | $4,575 | |
Hope | $4,300 | |
Mission Canyon | $4,500 | |
North State | $3,625 | |
Upper East | $3,680 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,996 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,400 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,200 | 237% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,250
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Mission Canyon
Average rent
$4,500
Alta Mesa
Average rent
$3,825
Hidden Valley
Average rent
$4,575
Hope
Average rent
$4,300
North State
Average rent
$3,625
Upper East
Average rent
$3,680
Apartments
Average rent
$2,996
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
237%
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
93%higher than the national median
131%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Mission Canyon, Mission, CA.
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3d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
316 W Alamar Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2418 Calle Real #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
3d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
316 W Alamar Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Samarkand house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
House for rent
3d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
316 W Alamar Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2418 Calle Real #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
5d+ ago
Samarkand house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
House for rent
3d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
316 W Alamar Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
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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 July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Samarkand?
Average rent prices in Samarkand have increased by 71% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Samarkand rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Samarkand is 93% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,805 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).