Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA Under $2,000 (28 Rentals)

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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Park East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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405 Corona del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Brentwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Beach City, Santa Barbara
2 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

Beach City, Santa Barbara

801-831 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Breakpointe Coronado
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$1,337 - $3,367
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Breakpointe Coronado

6672 Abrego RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Tropicana Del Norte
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana Del Norte

6525 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6778 Abrego Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6778 Abrego Rd

6778 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Campus 880
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus 880

860 Camino Del SurIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Tropicana Student Living
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana Student Living

6585 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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The Loop
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Loop

6533 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

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6545 Trigo RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Barbara, CA
Population: 91,350

Ranked #362

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara?

There are currently 428 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,542 to $4,212 with an average price of $2,882.

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 $1,687 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,172.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Barbara range from $1,337 to $6,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,767.

How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 105 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,357 to $14,000 - averaging $5,331 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.