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Carpinteria, CA

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Bask in small-town charm between the mountains and the sea

Coastal Charming Scenic Luxurious Seaside Mountain Views Active Welcoming

Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the City of Carpinteria offers residents and visitors access to stunning beaches and gorgeous mountain views. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, Carpinteria is teeming with recreational activities, from swimming to camping and everything in between.

At its core, Carpinteria is a coastal community with small-town charm. Stroll through the commercial Linden Avenue to experience Carpinteria’s personality amidst the local eateries, unique boutiques, gourmet cafes, breweries, art galleries, and antique shops that dot the path to the beautiful Carpinteria State Beach. Midway between Santa Barbara and Ventura, Carpinteria is convenient to plenty of metropolitan amenities as well as the Pacific Coast Highway.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carpinteria, CA is $2,269 for one bedroom, $3,004 for two bedrooms, and $3,632 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carpinteria has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,269/month
516 Sq Ft
House
$34,916/month
3,312 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Canalino Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

498 Students

6
out of 10

Aliso Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

329 Students

3
out of 10

Carpinteria Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

406 Students

7
out of 10

Carpinteria Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

653 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carpinteria State Beach
  • Lookout County Park
  • Toro Canyon County Park
  • Manning County Park
  • Ganna Walska Lotusland

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Barbara Municipal

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.