
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (60 Rentals)


Alena on Haley

Sea Cliff Apartments

800 Santa Barbara

Willow Springs

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Patterson Place

Channel View Apartments

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Villa Flores Apartments
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232 W Micheltorena St, Unit 1

316 W Alamar Ave, Unit B

323 W Islay St, Unit E

19 E Mission St

210 S Voluntario St

438 Por La Mar Cir

257 Por La Mar Cir

128 Por La Mar Cir

De La Vina Apartments

Verano Courtyard Apartments
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Monterey Pines

Palm Gardens Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

Hope Ranch

Rose Garden Apartments

1105 N Milpas St

314 W Mission St

Los Robles - Senior 55+

Soltara

Ocean View Apartments
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Beachwalk

Arlington Village

The Marc

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759 Embarcadero Del Mar

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6587 Cervantes Rd

Skyview Apartments

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Breakpointe Coronado

6656 Picasso Rd

6565 Segovia Rd
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760 Embarcadero Del Norte

Cortona Point

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

The Wave

Tahitian Apartments

Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

570 Carlo Dr, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,882 | $1,542 | $4,212 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,687 | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $1,337 | $6,800 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,465 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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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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