What's the average rent in Montecito, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Montecito, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Montecito, CA is $26,500 per month, which is 1,287% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$26,500

6.0%$1,500 increase month-over-month

-5.4%-$1,500 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$7,500

HOUSES

$34,500

TOWNHOUSES

$7,000

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Montecito, CA at $7,000 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $34,500 per month. Apartments average $7,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,400
2 Bedrooms	$9,000
3 Bedrooms	$22,500
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$25,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Montecito, CA is $3,400 per month, followed by $9,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $22,500 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	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$7,000

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,350
2 Bedrooms	$9,600
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$7,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $3,350 per month, followed by $9,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	$8,250
3 Bedrooms	$22,500
4 Bedrooms	$35,000
All	$35,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Montecito, CA is $2,750 per month, followed by $8,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $22,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $35,000 for a 4 bedroom house.