6587 Cervantes Rd
6587 Cervantes Rd,
Goleta, CA 93117
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Rental Market Trends in Santa Barbara, CA
Updated July 2026
What is the average rent in Santa Barbara, CA?
$2,315/month
Average Rent
517 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1%
Change / Year
608
Available Apartments
Santa Barbara, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,315 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,662/month, making Santa Barbara one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Santa Barbara average $2,148 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara average $2,315 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara average $3,475 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara average $4,525 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Barbara, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $23 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Santa Barbara, CA
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
8%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
71%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Barbara, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Barbara is $2,315, you’ll want to make about $7,716 per month or $92,592 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.
How does Santa Barbara, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Barbara, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Santa Barbara?
The average rent in Santa Barbara is $2,315 per month, which is 39.3% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Santa Barbara?
The average rent for a house in Santa Barbara, CA is $8,605 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Santa Barbara?
Rents in Santa Barbara, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $23 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Santa Barbara?
In Santa Barbara, CA, 71% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.