
Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA Under $1,500 with Utilities Included (10 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Barbara where your utility payments are included in your rent.


Breakpointe Coronado
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Tropicana Student Housing
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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 |
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Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,982 | $1,395 | $4,200 |
Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,285 | $6,330 |
Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,496 | $1,190 | $7,500 |
Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,320 | $6,300 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Santa Barbara?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Santa Barbara is at Tropicana Student Housing listed at $936.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Santa Barbara is $3,586.
What is the largest Utilities Included Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara is a 1,603 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at La Colina Gardens.
What is the average size for Santa Barbara Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Santa Barbara is currently at 699 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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