
Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA from $1,700 (169 Rentals)


Villa Flores Apartments

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House, Unit Guest House

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

609 W Junipero St

Alena on Haley

Patterson Place

Willow Springs

Channel View Apartments

Sumida Gardens Apartments
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610 Kentia Ave

Sea Cliff Apartments

110 Bodega Ln

1317 Punta Gorda Street

La Colina Gardens

800 Santa Barbara

825 De la Vina St

218111 E Yanonali St

721 Eucalyptus Ave

1714 San Andres St
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203 Ladera St

4555 Oak Glen Dr

1418 Bath St

411 E Anapamu St

328 W Pedregosa St

510 Chapala St

338 Apple Grove Ln

800 Toro Canyon Rd

665 Alto Dr, Unit PrivacyandViews, Unit PrivacyandViews

118 W Pedregosa St
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Furnished Studio-Santa Barbara - Calle Real

147 Por La Mar Cir

112 Por La Mar Cir

1815 San Andres St

Natoma Apartments

15 N San Marcos Rd, Unit A, Unit A

3663 San Remo Dr

1231 E Mason St, Unit C, Unit C

130 W Alamar Ave

1701 Anacapa St

2110 De La Vina St

128 Por La Mar Cir

2018 Monterey St

1312 E Gutierrez St

916 Garcia Rd

245 Por La Mar Cir, Unit 0, Unit 0

204 Oceano Ave

716 Calle Palo Colorado

5357 Traci Dr

438 W Quinto St
Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,996 | $1,535 | $5,593 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,625 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,425 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,620 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,401 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Ranked #362
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara?
There are currently 429 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,535 to $5,593 with an average price of $2,996.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara ranges from $1,625 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,044.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Barbara range from $1,425 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,997.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 101 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $4,620 for the location.
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