Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Samarkand

$4,800/mo

increased by68%

vs previous year

The average rent in Samarkand is $4,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 153% above the national average rent, or $2,900 more per month.

$5.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Samarkand

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Samarkand rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 66% over the last month and have increased by 68% 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 $3,000, whereas a house costs $7,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Samarkand run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,795

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,925

No Change

50%

2 bedroom

$3,799

4%

23%

3 bedroom

$7,750

1%

-

4 bedroom

$9,700

-

43%

Studio

Average rent

$2,795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,799

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,750

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,700

Last year

43%

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

Median rent price$4,800
increased by153%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,750
increased by150%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Mission Canyon, Mission, CA.

Discover rentals in Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA

34A Betty Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Samarkand house for rent in Santa Barbara

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $4,800 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Samarkand?

Average rent prices in Samarkand have increased by 66% over the last month and have increased by 68% since last year.

How does Samarkand rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Samarkand is 153% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,900 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 $192,000/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).

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