
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (102 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Barbara with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Citywalk

Willow Springs

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Patterson Place

800 Santa Barbara

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Breakpointe Coronado

Cortona Point

Arrive Los Carneros II
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Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

Natoma Apartments

The Edge

Paseo Chapala

251 Ellwood Beach Dr

240 Mathilda Dr

Cliff House
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El Andaluz

2130 Bath St

1231 Chino St

522 E Anapamu St

222 W Yanonali St

Monte Plaza Vista

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

806-808 N Voluntario St

718-724 De La Vina St

Casalino Court
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La Aldea

708 N Alisos St

1232 Laguna St

802-804 N Voluntario St

312-314 E Figueroa St

3714 State St

Chapala One

Anacapa Villas

224 W Yanonali St

526 E Anapamu St

1214 Coast Village Rd

535-561 Montecito St

211 W De la Guerra St

720 Bath St

414 Chapala St

1019 Quinientos ST

Laguna

Santa Barbara Highlands

601 E Micheltorena St

213 W Yanonali St
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,895 | $1,535 | $3,500 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,285 | $5,600 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,513 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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San Marcos Senior High
La Colina Junior High
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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 $1,050 to $3,500 with an average price of $7,991.
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 $1,285 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,821.
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 $1,285 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,784.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 102 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,285 to $14,000 - averaging $4,513 for the location.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!