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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,882 | $1,542 | $4,212 |
| Santa Barbara Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $1,687 | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $1,337 | $6,800 |
| Santa Barbara Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,405 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,465 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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.
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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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Santa Barbara is at Tahitian Apartments listed at $1,100.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Santa Barbara is $4,802.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 1,470 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Tahitian Apartments.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Santa Barbara is currently at 655 sq ft.
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