
Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA from $1,700 (102 Rentals)


825 De la Vina St

609 W Junipero St

Ivy at Carrillo

La Colina Gardens

Sea Cliff Apartments

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments
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800 Santa Barbara

Patterson Place

Villa Flores Apartments

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Willow Springs

415 Rancheria St, Unit 1

4609 Vista Buena Rd, Unit ground floor apt

5512 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Unit B

610 Kentia Ave, Unit #1

111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6
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609 De La Vina St

1230 San Andres St

510 Chapala St

2018 Monterey St

1009 E Haley St

4025 State St

133-135 Juana Maria Ave

132 Juana Maria Ave

3735 Alcamo Pl

4711 Calle Reina
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410 Samarkand Dr

1260 Mountain View Rd

623 Sunrise Vista Way
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 | $3,058 | $1,595 | $4,200 |
Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,285 | $8,118 |
Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $1,190 | $7,538 |
Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,360 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
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Getting Around Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara?
There are currently 92 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,595 to $4,200 with an average price of $3,058.
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 $1,285 to $8,118 with an average monthly rent of $2,935.
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 $1,190 to $7,538. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,294.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 75 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,285 to $14,000 - averaging $5,360 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.