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  1. Building Photo - Breakpointe Coronado
    Good Value
    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
  8. $457 Off
    Price Drop. $457 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
  15. 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. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,800

    2127 Red Rose Way

    2127 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  26. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,600

    1524 Garden St Unit 3

    1524 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    (805) 617-1216
  27. Building Photo - Willow Springs
    1 BED
    $3,489+
    2 BEDS
    $3,903+
    3 BEDS
    $4,864+

    Willow Springs

    60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  28. Building Photo - Patterson Place
    1 BED
    $2,893+
    2 BEDS
    $3,961+

    Patterson Place

    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  37. 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
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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

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

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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

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Public
Grades 6-8
832 Students
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La Cumbre Junior High

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

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Grades 6-8
426 Students
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Montecito Union

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Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
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Mountain View Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Vieja Valley Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Vieja Valley Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
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Monte Vista Elementary

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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 $2,317.

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 $2,148.

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 $2,317.

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 $3,481.

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 $4,525.

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.

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