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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 |  up 13.64% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,717 |  down 1.20% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,200 | up 2.29% |
| 3 Bedroom | $7,150 | up 1.78% |
| 4 Bedroom | $9,950 | down 26.02% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 170 listings in Santa Barbara to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Santa Barbara median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment remained the same at $2,500, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.20% to $2,717.
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