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


1298 Coast Village Rd

1317 Punta Gorda Street

Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

1231 E Mason St, Unit C, Unit C

245 Por La Mar Cir, Unit 0, Unit 0

916 Garcia Rd

2777 N Ventura Ave

511 Burnham Rd
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1701 Anacapa St

2110 De La Vina St

130 W Alamar Ave

1312 E Gutierrez St

521 W Montecito St

1220 Coast Village Rd

262 Por La Mar Cir

The Polo Condos

1019 Quinientos ST

El Jardin
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509 Fig Ave

125 Greenwell Ave

601 E Micheltorena St

333 E Carrillo St

Ocean View Apartments

2380 Lillie Ave

515 N Alisos St

524 E Arrellaga St

503 E Anapamu St

2160 Ortega Hill Rd
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1115 Garden St

428 Corona Del Mar

901 Garcia Rd

1232 Quinientos St

1323 Olive St

802-808 N Voluntario St

1745 Grand Ave

1231 E Mason St

215 S Milpas St

615 Alameda Padre Serra
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1416 Laguna St

C & D

Sycamore Creek Village

618 Olive St

1215 Cacique St

1232 Laguna St

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

331 E Micheltorena St

526 E Anapamu St

810 E Canon Perdido 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Montecito, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara in the Upper State neighborhood and is 1,119 square feet priced from $7,500. Alena on Haley in the Waterfront neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,043 square feet and currently listed start at $6,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Montecito:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | 1,119 Sq Ft | $7,500 |
| Alena on Haley | 2 Bed 2 Bath TH | 1,043 Sq Ft | $6,800 |
| 1317 Punta Gorda Street | Luxury Townhome | 925 Sq Ft | $4,500 |
| Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | 865 Sq Ft | $4,195 |
Cheapest Available Montecito 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 20, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Montecito, CA is the The Classic Two Model starting from $4,195 at Plaza Riviera in the Riviera neighborhood. The second most affordable Montecito 2 Bedroom is the Luxury Townhome Model at 1317 Punta Gorda Street starting at $4,500 in the Eastside neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Montecito is currently $5,821. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Montecito:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | $4,195 |
| 1317 Punta Gorda Street | Luxury Townhome | $4,500 |
| Alena on Haley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $4,850 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Montecito Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Montecito Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Montecito is $5,821.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Montecito Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montecito is a 1,119 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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