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Student Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

761 Rentals
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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
  5. $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
  12. Building Photo - Tropicana Student Housing
    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
  22. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $6,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,600

    1615 Olive St Unit B

    1615 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    (805) 894-0772
  23. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,900

    2127 Red Rose Way

    2127 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  24. Building Photo - Willow Springs
    1 BED
    $3,331+
    2 BEDS
    $4,038+
    3 BEDS
    $4,909+

    Willow Springs

    60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  26. 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
  27. 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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  28. Building Photo - 1821 Chino St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,975

    1821 Chino St Unit D

    1821 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  30. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    605 W Anapamu St

    605 W Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  31. Building Photo - 245 Por La Mar Cir
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,795

    245 Por La Mar Cir Unit 0

    245 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  32. Building Photo - 415 Rancheria St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    415 Rancheria St Unit 4

    415 Rancheria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  33. 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
  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    817 Castillo St Unit B

    817 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  35. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    6714 Sabado Tarde Rd Unit C

    6714 Sabado Tarde Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
  38. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $31,000

    211 Bath St

    211 Bath 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

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Hope 556 Sq Ft $2,571/mo

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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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