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Average Rent Trends in Santa Barbara, CA

Rent in Santa Barbara, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$4,950
Aug 2025$4,400
Sep 2025$5,000
Oct 2025$4,700
Nov 2025$4,495
Dec 2025$4,450
Jan 2026$4,500
Feb 2026$4,400
Mar 2026$4,500
Apr 2026$4,300
May 2026$4,495
Jun 2026$4,695
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,850$4,500$6,500$12,500$4,650
Townhomes$3,000$5,000$5,400—$5,000
Apartments and Condos$2,825$4,300$5,400$5,250$3,595
Houses$3,300$5,850$7,872$13,633$7,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Santa Barbara, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,224 per month. This is about 67% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Santa Barbara, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Santa Barbara, CA is $7,500 per month. This is about 289% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Santa Barbara, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,000 per month. This is about 159% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Santa Barbara, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Barbara, CA was lowest in Aug 2025 when it was $4,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Santa Barbara, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Barbara, CA was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $5,250 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,850 per month. That is about $355 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Santa Barbara, CA?
    There are 413 available rental listings in Santa Barbara, CA.
  • What colleges and universities are in Santa Barbara, CA?
    Colleges and universities in Santa Barbara, CA include: University of California Santa Barbara.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA?
    Some neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA include: Westside, Oak Park, Eastside, Lower Westside, Alta Mesa.
  • What are some zip codes in Santa Barbara, CA?
    Santa Barbara, CA includes zip codes such as: 93101, 93105, 93103, 93111, 93110.
  • What are some cities near Santa Barbara, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Montecito, Isla Vista, Goleta, Summerland, Carpinteria. These cities may have more rental options to explore.