Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (87 Rentals)

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

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El Jardin
$4,300 - $7,100Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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El Jardin

425 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Willow Springs
$3,514 - $5,346Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
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Willow Springs

60 Willow Springs LnSanta Barbara, CA 93117
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Sumida Gardens Apartments
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2 Pet Limit
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Sumida Gardens Apartments

122 Sumida Gardens LnSanta Barbara, CA 93111
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Patterson Place
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2 Pet Limit
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Patterson Place

120 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111
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Channel View Apartments
$3,400Pet FriendlyReptile, Cats, Dogs, Other Pets, Birds and Fish Allowed
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Channel View Apartments

515 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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property at 2423 Borton Dr
$9,400

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Base Rent$9,400

Total Monthly Price$9,400
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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2423 Borton Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109

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909 Laguna St, Unit B
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900

Total Monthly Price$3,900
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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909 Laguna St, Unit B

909 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 532 E Arrellaga St
$4,450

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Base Rent$4,450

Total Monthly Price$4,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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property at 429 Por La Mar Cir
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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429 Por La Mar Cir, Unit 429

429 Por La Mar Cir
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 678 Ferrara Way
$4,700

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Base Rent$4,700

Total Monthly Price$4,700
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15

678 Ferrara Way, Unit A

678 Ferrara Way
Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 1520 Bath St
$9,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$9,650

Total Monthly Price$9,650
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

1520 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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property at 1815 San Andres St
$3,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1701 Anacapa St
$4,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 122 Santa Rosa Pl
$14,250

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Base Rent$14,250

Total Monthly Price$14,250
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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122 Santa Rosa Pl

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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203 Ladera St
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00
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203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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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
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00
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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
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Monterey Pines
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Monterey Pines

101 Hitcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Arrellaga
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cabana Island View Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $60.00/mo
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Cabana Island View Apartments

2100 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Coronel Apartments
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Coronel Apartments

555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00
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Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Hope Ranch
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Soltara
Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Plaza Riviera
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Plaza Riviera

835 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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110 Bodega Ln
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $45.00/mo - Pet interview
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110 Bodega Ln

110 Bodega LnSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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The Messina
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Breed Restrictions Apply
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The Messina

2541 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1317 Punta Gorda Street
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $0.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $100.00/mo
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1317 Punta Gorda Street

1317 Punta Gorda StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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The Marc
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Marc

3885 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Anapamu
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Ivy at Anapamu

530 W AnapamuSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Colina Gardens
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
1 Pet Limit
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La Colina Gardens

4099 Foothill RdSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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The Palms Apartments
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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The Palms Apartments

2517 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA

There are currently 5043 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, Lower State, and Samarkand. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Barbara Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
UC Santa Barbara4/492$2,300
Lower State3.5/434$4,500
Samarkand3.5/428$4,500
La Cumbre Park3/430$4,500
Upper East3/430$4,500
Upper State3/430$4,500
Lower East3/429$4,600
East Mesa3/427$4,550
Milpas3/427$4,775
East Beach3/423$5,075

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 II3.6/4West Santa Barbara$5,285
609 W Junipero St3.6/4Samarkand$3,675
Willow Springs3.4/4Santa Barbara Municipal Airport$3,519
Cortona Point3.4/4West Santa Barbara$3,950
6587 Cervantes Rd3.2/4Isla Vista$3,150
Villa Flores Apartments3.2/4Laguna$2,525
Arrive Los Carneros3/4West Santa Barbara$4,395

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 $2,525. The second cheapest Santa Barbara Pet Friendly apartment is the Hummingbird Model at Encina Meadows, which is a 1 Bed starting at $3,019 in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Barbara apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom$2,525
Encina MeadowsHummingbird$3,019
6587 Cervantes Rd1BR/1.0BA$3,150
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Sunshine Plan$3,362
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$3,400
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 727 sqft$3,900
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A$3,950
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I$4,395
El JardinTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom 2E$4,450
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath$6,415

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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 $3,981.

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 $1,210 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 796 sq ft.

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