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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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203 Ladera St
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203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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85 N La Cumbre Rd
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85 N La Cumbre Rd

85 N La Cumbre RdSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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1628 De La Vina St
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1628 De La Vina St

1628 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1717 Chapala St
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1717 Chapala St

1717 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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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227 W Anapamu St
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227 W Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1315 Olive St
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1315 Olive St

1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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450 Por La Mar Dr
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450 Por La Mar Dr

450 Por La Mar DrSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1320 Laguna St
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1320 Laguna St

1320 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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522 E Anapamu St
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522 E Anapamu St

522 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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Pedregosa Plaza
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Pedregosa Plaza

28 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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315-317 W Sola St
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315-317 W Sola St

315-317 W Sola StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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209 W Valerio St
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209 W Valerio St

209 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1500 Chapala St
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1500 Chapala St

1500 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1715 Chino St
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1715 Chino St

1715 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Group North
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415 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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103 Chapala St
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103 Chapala St

103 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2531 Modoc Rd
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2531 Modoc Rd

2531 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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330 E Figueroa St
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330 E Figueroa St

330 E Figueroa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 11, 2026

There are currently 273 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Barbara, CA that range in price from $1,680 to $5,950. La Cumbre Park, Upper East and Upper State are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Barbara with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
La Cumbre Park15$2,934$2,400
Upper East15$2,934$2,400
Upper State15$2,934$2,400
Rutherford Park14$2,924$2,400
Samarkand13$2,945$2,450
Bel Air11$2,945$2,400
Lower State11$2,975$2,400
Elings Park10$2,947$2,400
Foothill10$2,837$2,450
Hidden Valley10$2,934$2,400

Largest Available Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Barbara, CA is found at 825 De la Vina St in the Westside neighborhood and is 755 square feet priced from $5,500. 800 Santa Barbara in the Upper State neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 754 square feet and currently listed start at $5,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
825 De la Vina St755 Sq Ft$5,500
800 Santa BarbaraLarger One Bedroom754 Sq Ft$5,000
Willow SpringsOjai744 Sq Ft$3,470
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I700 Sq Ft$4,110
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm675 Sq Ft$3,365
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A647 Sq Ft$3,700
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B625 Sq Ft$1,725
Patterson PlaceThe Reef612 Sq Ft$2,909
Alena on Haley1 Bed 1 Bath605 Sq Ft$3,800

Cheapest Available Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Barbara, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom is the The Poppy Plan Model at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments starting at $2,717 in the Upper State neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara is currently $2,944. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom$2,450
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan$2,717
Patterson PlaceCoast$2,909
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm$3,365
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$3,400
D63 Apartment Buildings1BR/1.0BA$3,450
Willow SpringsOjai$3,470

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Santa Barbara Overview

Santa Barbara is a lovely beach town with a small town Spanish flavor. Residents of apartments in Santa Barbarahave access to miles of beautiful beaches, world-class colleges, a beautiful downtown, a slower pace of life and an abundance of opportunities to explore nature.

Why live in Santa Barbara, CA?

With its sparkling, sunny beaches, Mediterranean climate, and beautiful Spanish architecture, there’s no wonder so many people call Santa Barbara home. The pace of life is slower here, and every problem can be solved by a trip (or two) to the beach. It’s far enough away from Los Angeles to feel like you’ve left the city while close enough to nature to feel at home. Its many distinct shops, interesting houses and museums make Santa Barbara a truly unique and charming city.

Santa Barbara, CA
Population: 91,350

Ranked #362

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Barbara is at Villa Flores Apartments listed at $2,450.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara is $2,944.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 755 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 825 De la Vina St.

What is the average size for Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Barbara is currently 594 sq ft.

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