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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

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  2. Building Photo - Breakpointe Coronado
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,535+
    1 BED
    $1,672+
    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
  3. Building Photo - The Cove
    $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 - $3,220
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $3,220

    The Cove

    568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    (805) 631-4173
  10. 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
  21. furnished living room space - 521 W Montecito St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    521 W Montecito St Unit 1

    521 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  22. Building Photo - 226 W De la Guerra St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,995

    226 W De la Guerra St

    226 W De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  24. 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
  25. 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
  32. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000

    5328 Traci Dr

    5328 Traci Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  34. 2 BEDS
    $1,204+
    3 BEDS
    $1,406+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,204 - $2,254
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,204 - $2,254

    Tropicana Student Living

    6585 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
  35. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,477

    Hope Ranch

    3999 Via Lucero Via, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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    Plaza Riviera

    835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  38. STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,399+
    2 BEDS
    $1,409+
    3 BEDS
    $1,649+

    The Loop

    6533 Trigo Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

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$2,320
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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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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Hope 581 Sq Ft $2,832/mo

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San Marcos Senior High School

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
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La Colina Junior High

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
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La Cumbre Junior High

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 School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
267 Students

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