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Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ynez, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ynez
$2,200/mo
66%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ynez is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ynez
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Ynez rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Santa Ynez, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Santa Ynez, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Ynez have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 66% 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 $3,025, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ynez run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,945 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,950 |  20% | 44% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $10,400 | 14% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Santa Ynez | $3,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,025 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 32% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,950 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,945
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
44%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,400
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
33%
Downtown Santa Ynez
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
32%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,950
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
13%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ynez, CA is equal to the median rent in Avalon, CA.
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2d ago
3618 Manzana St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
2 beds
1 bath
$3,025
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 $2,200 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Ynez?
Average rent prices in Santa Ynez have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 66% since last year.
How does Santa Ynez rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ynez is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $88,000/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).