3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (100 Rentals)

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1125 De la Vina St
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1125 De la Vina St

1125 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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716 W Sola St
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716 W Sola St

716 W Sola StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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23 W Mission St
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23 W Mission St

23 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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321 E Valerio St
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321 E Valerio St

321 E Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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708 N Alisos St
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708 N Alisos St

708 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Anacapa Villas
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Anacapa Villas

618-622 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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260 Ribera Dr
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260 Ribera Dr

260 Ribera DrSanta Barbara, CA 93111
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112-114 Chapala St
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112-114 Chapala St

112-114 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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219 E Victoria St
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219 E Victoria St

219 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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817 De la Vina St
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817 De la Vina St

817 De la Vina 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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3714 State St
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3714 State St

3714 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monte Plaza Vista
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Monte Plaza Vista

1406 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1111 E Cota St
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1111 E Cota St

1111 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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307 W Pedregosa St
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307 W Pedregosa St

307 W Pedregosa 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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Casa Valerio
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Casa Valerio

6 E Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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414 W Figueroa St
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414 W Figueroa St

414 W Figueroa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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509 Fig Ave
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509 Fig Ave

509 Fig AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Sycamore Gardens
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Sycamore Gardens

211-221 Sycamore LnSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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536 W Pedregosa St
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536 W Pedregosa St

536 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1520 Garden St
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1520 Garden St

1520 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1628 San Andres St
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1628 San Andres St

1628 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2024 Anacapa St
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2024 Anacapa St

2024 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1916 Chino St
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1916 Chino St

1916 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1115 Quinientos St
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1115 Quinientos St

1115 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1113 Quinientos St
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1113 Quinientos St

1113 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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180 Camino de Vida
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180 Camino de Vida

180 Camino de VidaSanta Barbara, CA 93111
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1921 Castillo St
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1921 Castillo St

1921 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1111 Quinientos St
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1111 Quinientos St

1111 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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925 E Yanonali St
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925 E Yanonali St

925 E Yanonali StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1716 Bath St
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1716 Bath St

1716 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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611 W Mission St
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611 W Mission St

611 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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618 Olive St
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618 Olive St

618 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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615 W Mission St
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615 W Mission St

615 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 22, 2026

There are currently 36 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Barbara, CA that range in price from $1,285 to $4,900. Hitchcock, Samarkand and Alta Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Barbara with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Hitchcock3$1,285$1,285
Samarkand3$1,285$1,285
Alta Mesa2$1,285$1,285
Bel Air2$1,285$1,285
Downtown Santa Barbara2$1,285$1,285
East Beach2$1,285$1,285
East Mesa2$1,285$1,285
Elings Park2$1,285$1,285
Lower East2$1,285$1,285
Lower State2$1,285$1,285

Largest Available Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Barbara, CA is found at La Colina Gardens in the Foothill neighborhood and is 1,603 square feet priced from $4,900. The Loop in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,584 square feet and currently listed start at $1,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome1,603 Sq Ft$4,900
The LoopThe Pacific Suite1,584 Sq Ft$1,649
The MarcPlan 3A1,014 Sq Ft$4,895
The Arroyo House Student Living.Butterfly400 Sq Ft$1,285

Cheapest Available Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Barbara, CA is the Mission Model starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living. in the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom is the Plan 3A Model at The Marc starting at $4,895 in the Upper State neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara is currently $3,420. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Santa Barbara:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Mission$1,285
The MarcPlan 3A$4,895
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome$4,900
6561 Del Playa3BR/2.0BA$10,250

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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 3 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Santa Barbara is at The Arroyo House Student Living. listed at $1,285.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,420.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 1,603 square feet unit starting from $4,900 at La Colina Gardens.

What is the average size for Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Santa Barbara is currently 1,681 sq ft.

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