
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Montecito, CA (86 Rentals)


60 Crestview Ln

1298 Coast Village Rd

Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

1016 E Canon Perdido St

328 W Pedregosa St

112 Por La Mar Cir

147 Por La Mar Cir
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128 Por La Mar Cir

The Polo Condos

3250 Via Real

1215 Cacique St

333 E Carrillo St

El Jardin

225 E Cota St

509 Fig Ave

125 Greenwell Ave

2380 Lillie Ave
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Haley Street Apartments

524 E Arrellaga St

503 E Anapamu St

925 E Yanonali St

2460 Lillie Ave

1111 Quinientos St

707-723 Colina Ln

901 Garcia Rd

1232 Quinientos St

1323 Olive St
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1745 Grand Ave

215 S Milpas St

156 Olive St

1416 Laguna St

Sycamore Creek Village

501 E Micheltorena St

1510 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

104-106 Chapala St

1232 Laguna St

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

331 E Micheltorena St

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Arrellaga Manor

526 E Anapamu St

20 W Mason St

332-338 E Victoria St

401 1/2 Old Coast Hwy

331 E Victoria St

810 E Canon Perdido St

1510 Laguna St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montecito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Studio Apartments | $3,010 | $2,795 | $3,250 |
Montecito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Montecito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,821 | $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Montecito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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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 754 square feet priced from $5,000. Alena on Haley in the Waterfront neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 605 square feet and currently listed start at $3,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Montecito:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 605 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
Cheapest Available Montecito 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Montecito, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood. The second most affordable Montecito 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Alena on Haley starting at $3,800 in the Waterfront neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Montecito is currently $3,950. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Montecito:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,800 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | $4,500 |
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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 $3,950.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Montecito Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montecito is a 754 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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