Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (86 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Santa Barbara that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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property at 521 W Montecito St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 W Montecito St, Unit 1

521 W Montecito St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1225 Rebecca Ln

$4,000

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$4,000

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$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1225 Rebecca Ln, Unit B

1225 Rebecca Ln
Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 508 Orena St

$6,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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508 Orena St

Santa BarbaraCA93103

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property at 4015 Lago Dr

$10,750

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$10,750

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4015 Lago Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93110
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203 Ladera St
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203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
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Cliff House

1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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2767 Miradero DR
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2767 Miradero DR

2767 Miradero DRSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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De La Vina Apartments
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De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
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3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arlington Village
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Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Monterey Pines
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Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Arrellaga
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Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Hope Ranch
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Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110

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121 W Arrellaga St
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121 W Arrellaga St

121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Coronel Apartments
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Coronel Apartments

555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
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Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
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Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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The Messina
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The Messina

2541 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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The Marc
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The Marc

3885 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Anapamu
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Ivy at Anapamu

530 W AnapamuSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Colina Gardens
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La Colina Gardens

4099 Foothill RdSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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2220 Oak Park Ln
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2220 Oak Park Ln

2220 Oak Park LnSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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309 W Canon Perdido St
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309 W Canon Perdido St

309 W Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA

There are currently 8214 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 UC Santa Barbara, La Cumbre Park, and Upper State. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Barbara Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
UC Santa Barbara4/454$4,909
La Cumbre Park4/428$6,150
Upper State4/428$6,150
Upper East4/426$6,300
Samarkand4/423$6,300
Lower State4/422$6,300
Rutherford Park4/421$5,000
Bel Air4/417$6,300
Lower East3.5/420$6,300
Milpas3.5/418$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. Channel View Apartments in the Alta Mesa 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Sea Cliff Apartments4/4East Mesa$3,900
Channel View Apartments3.8/4Alta Mesa$3,400
Arrive Los Carneros II3.8/4West Santa Barbara$5,015
Cortona Point3.6/4West Santa Barbara$3,700
609 W Junipero St3.6/4Samarkand$2,950
Willow Springs3.4/4Santa Barbara Municipal Airport$3,470
110 Bodega Ln3.2/4Hope$3,850
Arrive Los Carneros3.2/4West Santa Barbara$4,110
1317 Punta Gorda Street3.2/4Eastside$4,250
The Cove3/4West Santa Barbara$1,395

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Barbara, CA

The lowest priced Santa Barbara apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bed Model at Villa Flores Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second cheapest Santa Barbara Pet Friendly apartment is the The Palm Model at Sumida Gardens Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $3,365 in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Barbara apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom$2,450
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm$3,365
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$3,400
Willow SpringsOjai$3,470
Pacific OaksMagnolia$3,681
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A$3,700
Encina MeadowsMonarch$3,817
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I$4,110
1317 Punta Gorda StreetLuxury Townhome$4,250
Arrive Los Carneros IITwo Bedroom Two Bath$5,015

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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 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 Tahitian Apartments listed at $1,100.

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 $3,918.

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 2,955 square feet unit starting from $1,395 at The Cove.

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 803 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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