Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (59 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Santa Barbara that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

The Messina

609 W Junipero St

La Colina Gardens

Sea Cliff Apartments

Sumida Gardens Apartments
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Patterson Place

De La Vina Apartments

Arlington Village

Monterey Pines

Cabana Island View Apartments
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121 W Arrellaga St

Hope Ranch

Coronel Apartments

Soltara

Plaza Riviera
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309 W Canon Perdido St

2220 Oak Park Ln

Tori Apartments

The Palms Apartments

Breakpointe Coronado

One Mosaic Apartments

Arrive Los Carneros

Pacific Oaks

5518 Armitos Ave

Tropicana Student Living

Tropicana Del Norte
Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Barbara Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,982 | $1,395 | $4,200 |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,285 | $6,381 |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $1,190 | $7,500 |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,320 | $6,300 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA
There are currently 6731 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara, CA area.The three Santa Barbara neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Samarkand, Lower State, and Lower East. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Barbara Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Samarkand | 4/4 | 34 | $6,300 |
Lower State | 3.5/4 | 36 | $6,300 |
Lower East | 3.5/4 | 35 | $6,300 |
Milpas | 3.5/4 | 35 | $6,300 |
Bel Air | 3.5/4 | 32 | $6,300 |
East Mesa | 3.5/4 | 31 | $6,300 |
Elings Park | 3.5/4 | 29 | $4,995 |
West Mesa | 3.5/4 | 29 | $6,300 |
Hitchcock | 3.5/4 | 28 | $4,847 |
Upper East | 3.5/4 | 17 | $6,300 |
Pet Friendliest Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
The Santa Barbara Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Sea Cliff Apartments in the East Mesa neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Willow Springs in the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Santa Barbara apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Sea Cliff Apartments | 4/4 | East Mesa | $3,900 |
Willow Springs | 3.8/4 | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | $3,525 |
La Colina Gardens | 3.6/4 | Hope | $4,000 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 3.4/4 | Laguna | $2,400 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | 3.2/4 | West Santa Barbara | $4,163 |
1021 Cliff Dr | 3/4 | East Mesa | $1,950 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Barbara, CA
The lowest priced Santa Barbara apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1BR 1BA 1 Bed Model at 1021 Cliff Dr in the West Mesa neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second cheapest Santa Barbara Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,400 in the Riviera neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Barbara apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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1021 Cliff Dr | 1BR 1BA | $1,950 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,400 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | $2,985 |
Pacific Oaks | Koi | $3,064 |
Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | $3,550 |
Willow Springs | Los Carneros | $4,036 |
Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | $4,085 |
Arrive Los Carneros II | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | $4,515 |
La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | $4,700 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Nest | $4,731 |
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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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Santa Barbara?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Barbara is at Breakpointe Coronado listed at $1,190.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Barbara is $4,021.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 1,603 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at La Colina Gardens.
What is the average size for Santa Barbara Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Santa Barbara is currently at 780 sq ft.
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