
Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA from $2,500 (63 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Patterson Place

1105 N Milpas St

1818 Castillo St Unit B, Unit B

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Willow Springs

825 De la Vina St

201 Ladera St
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710 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit 710a

Citywalk

Sea Cliff Apartments

La Colina Gardens

Los Robles - Senior 55+

521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 2

800 Santa Barbara
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

510 Chapala St

125 W Micheltorena St

3741 Mariana Way

344 Rosario Dr

3909 Maricopa Dr

433 Alameda Padre Serra

610 Calle De Los Amigos

Cabana Island View Apartments
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Encina Meadows

Cortona Point

Arrive Los Carneros II

6506 Sabado Tarde Rd

65 Placer Dr
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6775 Pasado
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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 | $3,111 | $2,300 | $3,800 |
Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $1,285 | $5,600 |
Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,671 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,100 | $6,300 |
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Cold Spring Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
La Colina Junior High
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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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
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 $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,958.
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 $1,285 to $10,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,336.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 104 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $4,671 for the location.
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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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