Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (57 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Santa Barbara that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

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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 | $3,111 | $2,300 | $3,800 |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $1,285 | $5,600 |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,671 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,100 | $6,300 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA
There are currently 4426 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 Lower State, Samarkand, and Bel Air. 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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Lower State | 3.5/4 | 31 | $6,300 |
Samarkand | 3.5/4 | 31 | $6,300 |
Bel Air | 3.5/4 | 27 | $6,300 |
La Cumbre Park | 3.5/4 | 17 | $5,025 |
Upper East | 3.5/4 | 16 | $6,300 |
Lower East | 3/4 | 29 | $6,300 |
Milpas | 3/4 | 29 | $6,300 |
East Beach | 3/4 | 28 | $6,300 |
Elings Park | 3/4 | 22 | $3,947 |
Hitchcock | 3/4 | 20 | $4,000 |
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 3.6 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 | 3.6/4 | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | $3,363 |
La Colina Gardens | 3.4/4 | Hope | $4,000 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 3.2/4 | Laguna | $2,400 |
609 W Junipero St | 3/4 | Samarkand | $2,995 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | 3/4 | West Santa Barbara | $3,311 |
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 $2,400. The second cheapest Santa Barbara Pet Friendly apartment is the The Tide Plan Model at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $3,151 in the Upper State neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Barbara apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,400 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | $3,151 |
1105 N Milpas St | One Bedroom w/Fireplace | $3,275 |
Willow Springs | Trail | $3,387 |
Citywalk | 2x1 | $3,895 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Bldg 80 - 792 SF | $3,900 |
La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | $4,700 |
One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | $5,300 |
Arrive Los Carneros II | 2 Bedroom 2 .5 Bath With office | $6,180 |
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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?
- 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 Pet Friendly Santa Barbara Apartments
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 $4,049.
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 758 sq ft.
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