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3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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801-831 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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568 Ocean Meadows LnGoleta, CA 93117
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6598 Seville RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6679 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6739 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Breakpointe Coronado
6672 Abrego RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Tropicana Student Housing
811 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Tropicana Del Norte
6525 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6778 Abrego Rd
6778 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Campus 880
860 Camino Del SurIsla Vista, CA 93117
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833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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6585 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6533 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Studio Apartments Under $1800 | $3,120 | $1,535 | $5,788 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $2,900 | $1,672 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $4,174 | $1,330 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $5,071 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $5,390 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara ranges from $1,672 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,900.
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The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Barbara range from $1,330 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,174.
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There are currently 106 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $5,071 for the location.
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