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Rental Market Trends in Carpinteria, CA

What is the average rent in Carpinteria, CA?

$2,591/month

Average Rent

516 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Carpinteria, CA is $2,591 per month. This is 59% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Carpinteria one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carpinteria, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,591 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,209 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,904 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,591/month
516 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,209/month
839 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,904/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carpinteria, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $124 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carpinteria, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carpinteria, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carpinteria?

Based on current rent prices, East Santa Barbara is the most affordable neighborhood in Carpinteria.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Santa Barbara
$3,077/month
607 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carpinteria?

Based on current rent prices, East Santa Barbara is the most expensive neighborhood in Carpinteria.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Santa Barbara
$3,077/month
607 Sq Ft

Which Carpinteria neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Carpinteria with the most apartments available is East Santa Barbara .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Santa Barbara
$3,077/month
607 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carpinteria, CA?

Because the average rent in Carpinteria is $2,591, you’ll want to make about $8,636 per month or $103,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

East Santa Barbara

Carpinteria, CA

East Santa Barbara

Carpinteria, CA

Studio
$1,747/month
$1,747/month
One Bedroom
$2,591/month
$2,591/month
Two Bedroom
$3,034/month
$3,034/month
Three Bedroom
$3,904/month
$3,904/month
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Shepard Place

Shepard Place

1069 Casitas Pass Rd,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

$2,700 - $4,000

1-2 Beds

4885 Sandyland Rd

4885 Sandyland Rd

4885 Sandyland Rd,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

$10,500 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

4545 Carpinteria Ave

4545 Carpinteria Ave

4545 Carpinteria Ave,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

$6,119

2 Beds

1129 Church Lane

1129 Church Lane

1129 Church Lane,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

$6,550 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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