Apartments for Rent in Carpinteria, CA

Prices and availability in Carpinteria, CA were last updated on 12 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Carpinteria, CA are: Costa Del Mar, Casa Romana, 125 Holly Ave., Rancho Granada MHP and 5915 Hickory St. #3.

The average rent in Carpinteria, CA is $2,982.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carpinteria, CA is between $2,300 and $2,400.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carpinteria, CA is between $3,095 and $4,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Carpinteria, CA is between $2,300 and $3,450.

In Carpinteria 38% of the housing is rented out compared to 62% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of Carpinteria's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Carpinteria are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 34% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Carpinteria are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 51% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.