1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montecito, CA (76 Rentals)

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405 Corona del Mar
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405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Park East Apartments
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Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
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Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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2380 Lillie Ave
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2380 Lillie Ave

2380 Lillie AveSummerland, CA 93067
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524 E Arrellaga St
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524 E Arrellaga St

524 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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503 E Anapamu St
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503 E Anapamu St

503 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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925 E Yanonali St
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925 E Yanonali St

925 E Yanonali StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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2460 Lillie Ave
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2460 Lillie Ave

2460 Lillie AveSummerland, CA 93067
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1111 Quinientos St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Quinientos St

1111 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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707-723 Colina Ln
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707-723 Colina Ln

707-723 Colina LnSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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901 Garcia Rd
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901 Garcia Rd

901 Garcia RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1232 Quinientos St
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1232 Quinientos St

1232 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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1323 Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1323 Olive St

1323 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1745 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Grand Ave

1745 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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215 S Milpas St
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215 S Milpas St

215 S Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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156 Olive St
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156 Olive St

156 Olive StSummerland, CA 93067
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1416 Laguna St
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1416 Laguna St

1416 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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121 W Mason St
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121 W Mason St

121 W Mason StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1215 Cacique St
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1215 Cacique St

1215 Cacique StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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225 E Cota St
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225 E Cota St

225 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Malabar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malabar Apartments

1025 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sycamore Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

1120 N Nopal StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1313 Olive St
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1313 Olive St

1313 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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104 Los Aguajes Ave
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104 Los Aguajes Ave

104 Los Aguajes AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casa Azul
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Azul

535 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1114 Garden St
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1114 Garden St

1114 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Presidio Park
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Presidio Park

420 E De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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509 Fig Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

509 Fig Ave

509 Fig AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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125 Greenwell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

125 Greenwell Ave

125 Greenwell AveSummerland, CA 93067
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The Polo Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Polo Condos

3375 Foothill RdCarpinteria, CA 93013
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3250 Via Real
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3250 Via Real

3250 Via RealCarpinteria, CA 93013
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219 E Victoria St
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219 E Victoria St

219 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1320 Laguna St
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1320 Laguna St

1320 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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450 Por La Mar Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Por La Mar Dr

450 Por La Mar DrSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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103 Chapala St
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103 Chapala St

103 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1315 Olive St
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1315 Olive St

1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

Montecito, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Montecito 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montecito, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara in the Upper State neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $5,500. 1105 N Milpas St in the Riviera neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $3,275. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Montecito:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
800 Santa BarbaraUnit 106800 Sq Ft$5,500
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom w/Fireplace800 Sq Ft$3,275
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Montecito 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montecito, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,400 at Villa Flores Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood. The second most affordable Montecito 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom w/Fireplace Model at 1105 N Milpas St starting at $3,275 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Montecito is currently $3,258. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Montecito:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom$2,400
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom w/Fireplace$3,275
800 Santa BarbaraUnit 106$5,500

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Getting Around Montecito, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Montecito Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Montecito Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Montecito is $3,258.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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