ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93111

Part of Santa Barbara, CA

Pop. 18,274·Santa Barbara County·78th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$4,217/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$2,285

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 93111 · $4,217

More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,390

1 BR

$3,780

2 BR

$4,300

3 BR

$5,610

4 BR+

$6,400

Research median

$4,300/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93111 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($144,353) is $3,609 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($3,390); a 1-bedroom is $3,780.

Rank in Santa Barbara

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Santa Barbara.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 93101, 6 miles away, rents for 21% less ($3,332/mo), about $10,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$50,604/yr

At $4,217/mo median

Location

CitySanta Barbara

StateCA

CountySanta Barbara County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93111 (Santa Barbara, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,274

Median income

$144,353

Median age

43.1

Renters

34.2%

Age distribution

21.3%

19.4%

23.8%

23.7%

Under 1821.3%

18–3419.4%

35–5423.8%

55–6411.8%

65+23.7%

Gender

52.5%

47.5%

Male52.5%

Female47.5%

Race & ethnicity

67.1%

23%

White67.1%

Black1.7%

Hispanic23%

Asian7.7%

Other0.6%

Education (25+)

12.5%

25.6%

56.9%

No HS diploma5%

HS diploma12.5%

Some college25.6%

Bachelor's+56.9%

Housing tenure

65.8%

34.2%

Owner65.8%

Renter34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93111 in Santa Barbara, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$132,603 → $144,353

up 8.9%

Population

18,327 → 18,274

down 0.3%

Renter share

32.8% → 34.2%

+1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

55.1% → 56.9%

+1.8 pts

Median household income rose from $132,603 to $144,353 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% shift.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93111 covers Santa Barbara, CA. The median rent here is $4,217/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,300/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($144,353/yr), ZIP 93111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (about $81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,217/mo in ZIP 93111. The local median household income is $144,353/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93111?

Rent in ZIP 93111 has risen 3.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 93111 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93111 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #78 of 898 at $4,217/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93111 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.