Montecito, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Montecito, CA?
Last updated November 12, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Montecito, CA is $29,500.
$29,500
+$2,100
+$9,500
74
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $120,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 69 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $9,500 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $25,000 | $20,000 |
| Feb | $22,500 | $24,250 |
| Mar | $25,000 | $24,700 |
| Apr | $20,200 | $29,500 |
| May | $20,000 | $28,000 |
| Jun | $21,000 | $25,000 |
| Jul | $18,000 | $25,000 |
| Aug | $17,000 | $25,000 |
| Sep | $20,000 | $21,000 |
| Oct | $20,685 | $28,000 |
| Nov | $20,000 | $28,000 |
| Dec | $23,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Montecito, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Montecito, CA is 1375% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Montecito, CA?
The average rent in Montecito, CA is $29,500.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Montecito, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Montecito, CA is $3,995 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $5,000 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $12,000 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $25,000 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Montecito, CA is $57,900 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Montecito, CA?
Houses in Montecito, CA rent between $1,500 - $120,000 with an average rent of $29,500.
8. How has the rent in Montecito, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Montecito, CA increased by $9,500
9. How much has the rent in Montecito, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Montecito, CA increased by $2,100
10. How many available rentals are there in Montecito, CA?
There are currently 74 rentals available in Montecito, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Montecito, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Montecito, CA is $29,500 — 1375% higher the national average of $2,000.