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  1. Price Drop. $320 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,535+
    1 BED
    $1,680+
    2 BEDS
    $1,330+
    3 BEDS
    $1,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,330 - $3,360
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,330 - $3,360

    Breakpointe Coronado

    6672 Abrego Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
    (805) 617-1412
  2. Price Drop. $580 Off
    5 BEDS
    $1,210+
    6 BEDS
    $1,210+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,210 - $3,005
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,210 - $3,005

    The Cove

    568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    (805) 631-4173
  3. Rent Special
    1 BED
    $3,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,150 - $3,450
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,150 - $3,450

    6587 Cervantes Rd

    6587 Cervantes Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    (805) 664-2108
  4. Discounts
    1 BED
    $3,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,150 - $3,250
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,150 - $3,250

    759 Embarcadero Del Mar

    759 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
    (805) 500-0457
  5. 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
  6. Building Photo - Willow Springs
    1 BED
    $3,458+
    2 BEDS
    $4,401+
    3 BEDS
    $4,759+

    Willow Springs

    60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  7. 1 - 2 BEDS
    Call for Rent

    Patterson Place

    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  8. Building Photo - 122 Santa Rosa Pl
    5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $14,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$14,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$14,500

    122 Santa Rosa Pl

    122 Santa Rosa Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  9. Building Photo - 4675 Verdugo Pl
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,400

    4675 Verdugo Pl

    4675 Verdugo Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  10. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $19,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$19,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$19,500

    1539 Shoreline Dr

    1539 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  11. Building Photo - 5071 Del Monaco Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,950

    5071 Del Monaco Dr

    5071 Del Monaco Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Santa Barbara at a Glance

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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

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Encino Village 538 Sq Ft $3,085/mo

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
512 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Grades K-5
267 Students
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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 $2,341.

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 $2,178.

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 $2,341.

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 $4,506.

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 $5,024.

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