Westside-Santa Barbara renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Westside-Santa Barbara is about $1,897 per month. This puts it in the 50th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $2,370. Households in Westside-Santa Barbara have a median income of $6,237 per month so the average renter in Westside-Santa Barbara is spending roughly 30% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Westside-Santa Barbara, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Westside-Santa Barbara is $813,624 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in Westside-Santa Barbara also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the southern parts of Westside-Santa Barbara while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
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