Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Tap the badge for more details.
-

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Deals & Discount Filters
All Filters

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

–

Beds & Baths

Beds

Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Interior & Community Amenities

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

  1. Building Photo - Breakpointe Coronado
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,535+
    1 BED
    $1,680+
    2 BEDS
    $1,330+
    3 BEDS
    $1,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100 - $3,482
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,482

    Breakpointe Coronado

    6672 Abrego Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
    (805) 617-1412
  7. $798 Off
    Price Drop. $798 Off
    5 BEDS
    $1,395+
    6 BEDS
    $1,395+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395 - $2,990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $2,990

    The Cove

    568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    (805) 631-4173
  17. 2 BEDS
    $936+
    3 BEDS
    $1,625+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$936 - $2,615
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$936 - $2,615

    Tropicana Student Housing

    811 Camino Pescadero, Goleta, CA 93117
    (805) 837-1562
  25. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $6,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,600

    1615 Olive St Unit B

    1615 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    (805) 894-0772
  27. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,900

    2127 Red Rose Way

    2127 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  28. Building Photo - Patterson Place
    1 BED
    $2,911+
    2 BEDS
    $4,023+

    Patterson Place

    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  31. 2 BEDS
    $3,816+
    3 BEDS
    $4,909+

    Willow Springs

    60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  36. Building Photo - 610 Calle De Los Amigos
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,918
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,918
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,918

    610 Calle De Los Amigos Unit SI ID1244466P

    610 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  39. Building Photo - 1539 Shoreline Dr
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $15,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$15,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$15,500

    1539 Shoreline Dr

    1539 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  40. Building Photo - 2933 La Combadura Rd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $4,838
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,838
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,838

    2933 La Combadura Rd Unit SI ID1546465P

    2933 La Combadura Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  41. Building Photo - 4015 Lago Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $10,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$10,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$10,750

    4015 Lago Dr

    4015 Lago Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Showing 42 of 125 results, Page 1 of 3

Santa Barbara at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,321
(All bedrooms and property types)
Learn more about
Average Rent in Santa Barbara
8

School Rating

out of 10 Rating
Learn more about
Schools in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Barbara sits on the longest south-facing stretch of coastline on the West Coast outside of Alaska, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known as "The American Riviera" for its Mediterranean climate and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, the city offers a coastal lifestyle that draws renters seeking beach access and mountain views. Those looking for apartments for rent in Santa Barbara will find everything from downtown studios to multi-bedroom apartment communities in neighborhoods like the Mesa and Upper State Street areas.

Renting in Santa Barbara means easy access to the popular State Street shopping and dining district, historic Mission Santa Barbara, and numerous beaches along the waterfront. The city's outdoor recreation includes hiking trails like Rattlesnake Canyon and bike paths throughout the area. With the University of California Santa Barbara nearby, the region maintains an educational presence alongside its diverse economy spanning technology, health care, and tourism. Weekly farmers' markets and cultural events like the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival add to the appeal of living in this coastal city.

Renting in Santa Barbara

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Hope 555 Sq Ft $2,659/mo

Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

Public University
Public University
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos Senior High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Santa Barbara Senior High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Santa Barbara Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Colina Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Colina Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Cumbre Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
GreatSchools Rating
La Cumbre Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Montecito Union

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mountain View Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Vieja Valley Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Vieja Valley Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Monte Vista Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
267 Students

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

Apartments for Rent Near Santa Barbara

Specialty Housing

Choose by Amenities

Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

Frequently asked questions about renting in Santa Barbara, CA

What are the average rent costs in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,321.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,162.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,321.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,470.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,515.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,003.

tooltips


I would like to...
0 out of 400 characters
By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to... By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to Apartmentfinder.com’s Privacy Statement and Terms of Service. Consent is not a condition for services. Message and data rates may apply. Read More Read Less

Submitting Request

Thank You

Your email has been sent.

Learn about our ratings.