
Student Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (57 Rentals)
Rentals in Santa Barbara near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Ocean View Apartments

Beach City, Santa Barbara

La Brezza

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759 Embarcadero Del Mar

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6587 Cervantes Rd

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Breakpointe Coronado

Skyview Apartments

The Cove

6565 Segovia Rd
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760 Embarcadero Del Norte

6656 Picasso Rd

6578 Trigo Rd

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Capri Apartments at Isla Vista

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Tropicana Student Housing

One Mosaic Apartments

The Edge

The Hive at 6631 Del Playa

6749 Sabado Tarde Rd

6819 Fortuna Rd
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6565 Del Playa Dr

6778 Abrego Rd

6561 Del Playa

Westwinds Apartments

6735 Trigo Rd

6681 Berkshire Ter

6647 Del Playa Dr

Santa Catalina Hall

948 Camino del Sur

6768 Trigo Rd
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6761 Del Playa Dr

West Campus Apartments- UCSB

6521 Del Playa Dr

San Ynez Apartments

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Embarcadero Apartments

Campus 880

Coronado at Isla Vista

The Loop

Tropicana Student Living
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La Loma Apartments

Tropicana Del Norte

Berkshire Terrace

Carriage House - Park Place

Penthouse Apartments

The Aladdin

408 Ellwood Beach Dr

Entrada Townhomes

Seaside

6523 Trigo Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Student Studio Apartments | $2,510 | $1,542 | $3,690 |
| Santa Barbara Student 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,389 | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara Student 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,534 | $1,337 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Student 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,384 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara Student 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,971 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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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, CAPopulation: 91,350
Ranked #362
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Cold Spring Elementary School
San Marcos Senior High
La Colina Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Santa Barbara Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Student Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Santa Barbara is $2,523.
What is the largest Student Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's Student 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 Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Santa Barbara is currently at 713 sq ft.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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