Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (91 Rentals)

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Brentwood
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Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
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Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
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Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Group North
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Group North

415 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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227 W Anapamu St
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227 W Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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331 E Victoria St
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331 E Victoria St

331 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3432 Richland Dr
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3432 Richland Dr

3432 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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1315 Olive St
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1315 Olive St

1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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718-724 De La Vina St
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718-724 De La Vina St

718-724 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1407 Bath St
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1407 Bath St

1407 Bath 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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1416-1418 Bath St
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1416-1418 Bath St

1416-1418 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2024 Anacapa St
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2024 Anacapa St

2024 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Sheri Apartments
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Sheri Apartments

427 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Haley Cottages
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Haley Cottages

227 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Vera Cruz Village
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Vera Cruz Village

116 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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W Padre St
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W Padre St

130 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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321 E Valerio St
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321 E Valerio St

321 E Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Casa Valerio
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Casa Valerio

6 E Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1216 State St
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1216 State St

1216 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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543 Arroyo Ave
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543 Arroyo Ave

543 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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904 E Carrillo Rd
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904 E Carrillo Rd

904 E Carrillo RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1906 Red Rose Way
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1906 Red Rose Way

1906 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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122 W Valerio St
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122 W Valerio St

122 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Fran Apartments
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Fran Apartments

519 W Alamar AveSanta 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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121 W Mason St
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121 W Mason St

121 W Mason StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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115 Bodega Ln
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115 Bodega Ln

115 Bodega LnSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Hope Gardens
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Hope Gardens

102 N Hope AveSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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3963 Via Lucero
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3963 Via Lucero

3963 Via LuceroSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Sheila Apartments
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Sheila Apartments

48 Broadmoor PlzSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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The Lighthouse
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The Lighthouse

1502 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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16 W Mission St
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16 W Mission St

16 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Santa Barbara Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 02, 2025

There are currently 32 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Barbara, CA that range in price from $1,595 to $4,200. Downtown Santa Barbara, East Beach and East Mesa 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
Downtown Santa Barbara2$3,850$1,595
East Beach2$3,800$1,595
East Mesa2$3,850$1,595
Lower East2$3,800$1,595
Lower State2$3,800$1,595
Milpas2$3,800$1,595
Santa Barbara Downtown2$3,850$1,595
Upper East2$3,850$1,595
West Downtown2$3,850$1,595
West Downtown Santa Barbar2$3,850$1,595

Largest Available Santa Barbara Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe Studio468 Sq Ft$2,520
825 De la Vina St203467 Sq Ft$3,800

Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
825 De la Vina St203$3,800

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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.

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Getting Around Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 825 De la Vina St listed at $3,800.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Barbara is $2,995.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 468 square feet unit starting from $2,520 at Breakpointe Coronado.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Barbara is currently 450 sq ft.

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