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15 Rentals
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  1. Kitchen w/ Island - 665 Alto Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    665 Alto Dr Unit PrivacyandViews

    665 Alto Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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  2. Building Photo - 508 Orena St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $6,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,500

    508 Orena St

    508 Orena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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  4. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    5029 Douglas Ln Unit Garage Studio

    5029 Douglas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,975

    1821 Chino St Unit A

    1821 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    37 Dearborn Pl Unit 92

    37 Dearborn Pl, Goleta, CA 93117
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  7. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    345 Kellogg Way

    345 Kellogg Way, Goleta, CA 93117
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  8. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    15 N San Marcos Rd Unit A

    15 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  9. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $6,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,300

    415 Rancheria St Unit 4

    415 Rancheria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  10. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $15,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$15,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$15,000

    1475 Anderson Ln

    1475 Anderson Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  11. 2 BEDS, 0.5 BATH
    $4,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,250

    1231 E Mason St Unit C

    1231 E Mason St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    800 Toro Canyon Rd

    800 Toro Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    2620 Tallant Rd Unit Guest House

    2620 Tallant Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  14. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,975

    6211 Covington Way

    6211 Covington Way, Goleta, CA 93117
  15. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,850

    181 N Kellogg Ave Unit D

    181 N Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93111

Santa Barbara at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,323
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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.

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San Marcos Senior High

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
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La Cumbre Junior High

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
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Montecito Union

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
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Mountain View Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Vieja Valley Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Vieja Valley Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Monte Vista Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
267 Students

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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 $2,323.

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 $2,159.

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 $2,323.

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 $3,484.

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 $4,456.

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 $5,020.

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