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5839 Encina RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Natoma Apartments
218 Natoma AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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The Edge
6509 Pardall RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Paseo Chapala
721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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240 Mathilda Dr
240 Mathilda DrGoleta, CA 93117
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251 Ellwood Beach Dr
251 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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Cliff House
1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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25 Arlington Ave
25 Arlington AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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414 Chapala St
414 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1019 Quinientos ST
1019 Quinientos STSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Laguna
1011 Rinconada RDSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Santa Barbara Highlands
1054 Miramonte DRSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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601 E Micheltorena St
601 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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125 W Mason St
125 W Mason StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1115 Garden St
1115 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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213 W Yanonali St
213 W Yanonali StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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536 W Pedregosa St
536 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2011 Oak Ave
2011 Oak AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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230-234 Castillo St
230-234 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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802-808 N Voluntario St
802-808 N Voluntario StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1115 Quinientos St
1115 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1113 Quinientos St
1113 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1615 Garden St
1615 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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316 W Valerio St
316 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1532 Castillo St
1532 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1111 Quinientos St
1111 Quinientos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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524 E Arrellaga St
524 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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520 W Gutierrez St
520 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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421 Montgomery St
421 Montgomery StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1745 Grand Ave
1745 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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428 Corona Del Mar
428 Corona Del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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904 E Carrillo Rd
904 E Carrillo RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Anacapa Villas
618-622 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Chapala One
401-415 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1232 Laguna St
1232 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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708 N Alisos St
708 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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211 W De la Guerra St
211 W De la Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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535-561 Montecito St
535-561 Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,658 | $1,535 | $3,847 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $1,625 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $1,425 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,491 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Montecito Union
Montecito Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (353)
10 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Unified School District
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8 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara?
There are currently 429 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,050 to $3,847 with an average price of $3,417.
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 $1,625 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,020.
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 $1,425 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,999.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 101 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $4,624 for the location.
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