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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,872 | $1,542 | $4,212 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,175 | $1,687 | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,774 | $1,337 | $6,800 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $5,310 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $8,465 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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Catch the Wave of Summer Savings! Find your perfect home and enjoy exclusive July move-in specials. Reef Receive $1,000 OFF your first full month's rent. Bluffs Receive $2,000 OFF your first full month's rent. Make your move before these limited-time offers are gone! Must take possession of your new home before July 31, 2026, on select apartments only. Restriction applyExpires 07-26-2026
Flexible Terms, 6-12 mo leaseExpires 09-07-2026
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Flexible Terms, 6-12 mo leaseExpires 09-07-2026
Catch the Wave of Summer Savings! Find your perfect home and enjoy exclusive July move-in specials. Reef Receive $1,000 OFF your first full month's rent. Bluffs Receive $2,000 OFF your first full month's rent. Make your move before these limited-time offers are gone! Must take possession of your new home before July 31, 2026, on select apartments only. Restriction applyExpires 07-26-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Santa Barbara is at Tahitian Apartments listed at $1,100.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,439.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 2,955 square feet unit starting from $1,210 at The Cove.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Santa Barbara is currently at 771 sq ft.
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