Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA
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Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,535+1 BED$1,680+2 BEDS$1,330+3 BEDS$1,250+Base Rent$1,100 - $3,482Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,482
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$6,600Base Rent$6,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$6,6001615 Olive St Unit B
1615 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,932Base Rent$6,932Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$6,932610 Calle De Los Amigos Unit SI ID1244466P
610 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$15,500Base Rent$15,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$15,5001539 Shoreline Dr
1539 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$10,750Base Rent$10,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$10,750
4015 Lago Dr
4015 Lago Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$7,200Base Rent$7,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$7,2001470 School House Rd
1470 School House Rd, Montecito, CA 93108 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$6,5001 Castillo St
1 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 384 Sq Ft $2,162 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 517 Sq Ft $2,321 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 813 Sq Ft $3,470 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,186 Sq Ft $4,515 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 996 Sq Ft $5,003 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Hope 555 Sq Ft $2,659/mo
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