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Rental Market Trends in Carpinteria, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Carpinteria, CA is $2,606/month.

Rent in Carpinteria is 57% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,606/month

Average Rent

516 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.7%

Change / Year

19

Available Apartments

Carpinteria rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Carpinteria average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Carpinteria average $2,606 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Carpinteria average $3,237 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Carpinteria average $3,943 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,606/month
516 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,237/month
839 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,943/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$25,800/month
2,756 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Carpinteria, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $70 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Carpinteria, CA

July 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

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

Because the average rent in Carpinteria is $2,606, you’ll want to make about $8,686 per month or $104,232 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.

City

Carpinteria, CA

19 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Carpinteria, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Carpinteria, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Communities in Carpinteria We Think You'll Love

Shepard Place

Shepard Place

1069 Casitas Pass Rd,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

1-2 Beds | $2,800 - $4,000

4880 Sandyland Rd

4880 Sandyland Rd

4880 Sandyland Rd,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

1 Bed | $4,100

4685 El Carro Ln

4685 El Carro Ln

4685 El Carro Ln,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

4 Beds | $4,500

3599 Padaro Ln

3599 Padaro Ln

3599 Padaro Ln,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

5 Beds | $60,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Carpinteria?

The average rent in Carpinteria is $2,606 per month, which is 56.7% higher than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Carpinteria?

Rents in Carpinteria, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.7% year-over-year and $70 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Carpinteria?

In Carpinteria, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Carpinteria Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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