
Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (61 Rentals)


Citywalk

Willow Springs

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Patterson Place

800 Santa Barbara

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Natoma Apartments

Cliff House

1019 Quinientos ST
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Santa Barbara Highlands

601 E Micheltorena St

213 W Yanonali St

536 W Pedregosa St

230-234 Castillo St

802-808 N Voluntario St

1615 Garden St

524 E Arrellaga St

421 Montgomery St

1745 Grand Ave
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428 Corona Del Mar

1115 Garden St

526 E Anapamu St

Casalino Court

1232 Laguna St

708 N Alisos St

806-808 N Voluntario St

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

Chapala One

802-804 N Voluntario St
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3714 State St

1231 Chino St

2130 Bath St

La Brezza

The Marc

303 Loma Alta Dr

Sheila Apartments

1825 State St

118-140 E Sola St

3450 Richland Dr
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Plaza Riviera

Arlington Village

Breakpointe Coronado

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

Cortona Point

Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

The Edge

240 Mathilda Dr
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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 | $2,792 | $1,525 | $3,500 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,285 | $5,600 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,697 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,208 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Santa Barbara is at The Arroyo House Student Living. listed at $1,285.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,697.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 1,409 square feet unit starting from $5,330 at Arrive Los Carneros II.
What is the average size for Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Santa Barbara is currently 943 sq ft.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!