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Student Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

634 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Breakpointe Coronado
    $320 Off
    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. Building Photo - The Cove
    $580 Off
    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
    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
    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
  16. 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
  23. 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
  24. Building Photo - 1539 Shoreline Dr
    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
  25. 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
  28. Building Photo - 1520 Bath St
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $7,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,200

    1520 Bath St

    1520 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  29. Building Photo - 342 Palisades Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    342 Palisades Dr

    342 Palisades Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  30. Front Gate Entry - 2127 Red Rose Way
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    2127 Red Rose Way

    2127 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  31. 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
  32. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,995

    1218 Blanchard St

    1218 Blanchard St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  33. 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

    2027 State St

    2027 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  34. Building Photo - 6714 Sabado Tarde Rd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    6714 Sabado Tarde Rd Unit C

    6714 Sabado Tarde Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
  36. Building Photo - 211 Bath St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $31,000

    211 Bath St

    211 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  38. Building Photo - 1 Castillo St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,500

    1 Castillo St

    1 Castillo 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
  • Encino Village 538 Sq Ft $3,085/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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Santa Barbara Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
512 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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Monte Vista Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
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Monte Vista Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
267 Students

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