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Average Rent in Santa Barbara 93105 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Santa Barbara 93105, Santa Barbara, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,450/mo
Lowest Available
$3,450/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Santa Barbara 93105 vs Santa Barbara, CA Average
Santa Barbara 93105 is cheaper the Santa Barbara, CA average by $461/mo (12%). The citywide average is $3,911/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Barbara 93105?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Santa Barbara 93105 is $3,450 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is The Messina Townhomes starting at $3,450/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,450/mo.
Prices range from $3,450 to $3,450 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Barbara 93105
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Barbara 93105
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Messina Townhomes | $3,450/mo | $3,450/mo | 1 | 3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$138,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$166,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Cost of living in Santa Barbara 93105
We only have live rent data for Santa Barbara 93105 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,450 |
| Estimated total | $3,450/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Santa Barbara 93105 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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