1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (355 Rentals)

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232 W Micheltorena St, Unit 1
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232 W Micheltorena St, Unit 1

232 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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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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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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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Monte Plaza Vista
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Monte Plaza Vista

1406 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1821 De La Vina St
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1821 De La Vina St

1821 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3344 Richland Dr
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3344 Richland Dr

3344 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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323 W Ortega St
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323 W Ortega St

323 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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1407 Bath St
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1407 Bath St

1407 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3432 Richland Dr
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3432 Richland Dr

3432 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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221 E Haley St
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221 E Haley St

221 E Haley 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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Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 26, 2026

There are currently 181 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Barbara, CA that range in price from $1,687 to $6,000. UC Santa Barbara, La Cumbre Park and Samarkand 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
UC Santa Barbara26$3,150$1,687
La Cumbre Park8$3,000$2,525
Samarkand8$3,218$2,525
Upper East8$3,000$2,525
Upper State8$3,000$2,525
Bel Air7$3,000$2,750
Elings Park7$3,000$2,750
Lower State7$3,500$2,525
Rutherford Park7$3,000$2,525
Campanil6$2,995$2,750

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 $5,450. Arrive Los Carneros in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $3,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
825 De la Vina StOne Bedroom755 Sq Ft$5,450
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I700 Sq Ft$3,875
Hope RanchPlan 1B650 Sq Ft$2,967
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A647 Sq Ft$3,800
Skyview ApartmentsOne Bedroom612 Sq Ft$2,500
Alena on Haley1 Bed 1 Bath605 Sq Ft$3,800
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$2,525
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$3,400

Cheapest Available Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Barbara, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $2,500 at Skyview Apartments in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom is the Unit 6 Model at 6565 Segovia Rd starting at $2,500 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara is currently $3,172. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Skyview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,500
6565 Segovia RdUnit 6$2,500
6656 Picasso Rd1 Bedroom$2,500
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom$2,525
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan$2,753
Hope RanchPlan 1B$2,967
6587 Cervantes Rd1BR/1.0BA$3,150
759 Embarcadero Del Mar1BR/1.0BA$3,150
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$3,400
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A$3,800

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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 Skyview Apartments listed at $2,500.

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 $3,172.

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 $5,450 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 616 sq ft.

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