Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (430 Rentals)

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$2,375 - $2,900
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2418 Calle Real

Santa BarbaraCA93105
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Paseo Chapala
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Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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330 E Figueroa St
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330 E Figueroa St

330 E Figueroa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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319 Lloyd Ave
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319 Lloyd Ave

319 Lloyd AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Oak Terrace
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Oak Terrace

525 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Mccolm Manor
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Mccolm Manor

235 W Quinto StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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622 E Victoria St
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622 E Victoria St

622 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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318 W Carrillo St
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318 W Carrillo St

318 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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129 Natoma Ave
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129 Natoma Ave

129 Natoma AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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551 W Pueblo St
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551 W Pueblo St

551 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Group North
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Group North

415 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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445 Scenic Dr
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445 Scenic Dr

445 Scenic DrSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1416-1418 Bath St
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1416-1418 Bath St

1416-1418 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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4021 Via Lucero
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4021 Via Lucero

4021 Via LuceroSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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318 Lloyd Ave
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318 Lloyd Ave

318 Lloyd AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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318 W Mission St
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318 W Mission St

318 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1620 Garden St
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1620 Garden St

1620 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Crane Villa
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Crane Villa

1409 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1627 Bath St
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1627 Bath St

1627 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Villa Pines
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Villa Pines

733 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1305 Bath St
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1305 Bath St

1305 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2016 Red Rose Way
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2016 Red Rose Way

2016 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Olive Townhouses
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Olive Townhouses

902 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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922 Bath St
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922 Bath St

922 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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221 W Victoria St
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221 W Victoria St

221 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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La Calma
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La Calma

222 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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118 W Victoria St
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118 W Victoria St

118 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Burrton Circle
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Burrton Circle

200 W Mason StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1913 Castillo St
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1913 Castillo St

1913 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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130 W Victoria St
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130 W Victoria St

130 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Santa Barbara Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 10, 2026

There are currently 39 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Barbara, CA that range in price from $2,200 to $3,912. Bel Air, East Mesa and La Cumbre Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Barbara with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Bel Air2$2,287$2,200
East Mesa2$2,287$2,200
La Cumbre Park2$2,287$2,200
Lower State2$2,287$2,200
Rutherford Park2$2,287$2,200
Samarkand2$2,287$2,200
Upper East2$2,287$2,200
Upper State2$2,287$2,200
West Mesa2$2,287$2,200
Alta Mesa1$2,200$2,200

Largest Available Santa Barbara Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The LoopSTUDIO - Triple XL497 Sq Ft$1,089

Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The LoopSTUDIO - Affordable$1,050

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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 Studio Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Barbara is at The Loop listed at $1,050.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Barbara Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Barbara is $2,471.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 497 square feet unit starting from $1,089 at The Loop.

What is the average size for Santa Barbara Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Barbara is currently 600 sq ft.

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