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ZIP 93111

Pop. 18,274·Santa Barbara County·151st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,658/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$1,693
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93111 · $3,658
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,390
1 BR
$3,780
2 BR
$4,300
3 BR
$5,610
4 BR+
$6,400
Research median
$4,300/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,896/yr
At $3,658/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.2% YoY, -3.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93111 covers Santa Barbara, CA. The median rent here is $3,658/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,300/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($144,353/yr), ZIP 93111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93111 (Santa Barbara, CA) is $3,658. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93111's median rent of $3,658/mo is $1,693 (86%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93111 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93111 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #151 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,658/mo.

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 $146,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,658/mo in ZIP 93111. The local median household income is $144,353/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93111?

Rent in ZIP 93111 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93111 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,658/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($144,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93111 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 93111 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93111 compare to the rest of Santa Barbara?

ZIP 93111 is more affordable than Santa Barbara overall. At $3,658/mo, it's $309 below the Santa Barbara citywide median of $3,967/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,658/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 93111's median household income ($144,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93111 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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