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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ynez, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ynez
$3,425/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ynez is $3,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,525 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ynez
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Ynez rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Ynez, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Ynez have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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
Santa Ynez, CA
Rent prices in Santa Ynez vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Ynez is $3,062, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ynez run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,550 | 1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,937 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | 30% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Ynez | $5,184 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,062 |  24% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 36% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,937
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
10%
Downtown Santa Ynez
Average rent
$5,184
Apartments
Average rent
$3,062
Last 30 days
24%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
36%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Ynez and Avalon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Ynez
80%higher than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ynez, CA is 145% higher than the median rent in Avalon, CA.
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Discover rentals in Santa Ynez, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
3335 Madera St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $1,400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
4 beds
4 baths
$6,195
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
3511-3513 3511-3513 Numancia & 3524 Madera Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
3335 Madera St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $1,400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
4 beds
4 baths
$6,195
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
3335 Madera St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $1,400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
3511-3513 3511-3513 Numancia & 3524 Madera Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
4 beds
4 baths
$6,195
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Ynez
3335 Madera St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $1,400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
3511-3513 3511-3513 Numancia & 3524 Madera Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Ynez
3578 Pine St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
3 beds
2 baths
$4,900
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Ynez, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Ynez rental market.
How much is rent in Santa Ynez?
The average rent in Santa Ynez is $3,425 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Ynez?
Average rent prices in Santa Ynez have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Santa Ynez rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ynez is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,525 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Ynez?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Ynez, you'd need to earn approximately $137,000/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).