What's the average rent in Montecito, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Montecito, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Montecito, CA is $25,000 per month, which is 1,172% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$25,000

-5.7%-$1,500 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$6,500

HOUSES

$30,000

TOWNHOUSES

$5,894

As of August 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Montecito, CA at $5,894 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $30,000 per month. Apartments average $6,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	$9,000
3 Bedrooms	$19,995
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$25,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Montecito, CA is $4,000 per month, followed by $9,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $19,995 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $35,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$7,000
3 Bedrooms	$5,950
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$5,894

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Montecito, CA is $7,000 per month, followed by $5,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	$9,600
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$6,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $4,000 per month, followed by $9,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$8,000
3 Bedrooms	$19,995
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$30,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Montecito, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $8,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $19,995 for a 3 bedroom house, and $35,000 for a 4 bedroom house.