Montecito, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Montecito, CA?
Last updated January 20, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Montecito, CA is $34,500.
Average rent
$34,500
Month-over-month change
+$4,500
Year-over-year change
+$12,500
Available rentals
67
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,850 to $150,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 63 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $12,500 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Feb | $24,250 | No data |
| Mar | $24,700 | No data |
| Apr | $29,500 | No data |
| May | $28,000 | No data |
| Jun | $25,000 | No data |
| Jul | $25,000 | No data |
| Aug | $25,000 | No data |
| Sep | $21,000 | No data |
| Oct | $28,000 | No data |
| Nov | $28,000 | No data |
| Dec | $29,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Montecito, CA rental market temperature is WARM. 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 1629% higher than the national average.
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