
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (366 Rentals)


El Jardin

The Arroyo House Student Living.

Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

1615 Olive St, Unit B, Unit B

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605 W Anapamu St

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4, Unit 4

226 W De la Guerra St
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1710 De la Vina St, Unit 1710 De La Vina St., Unit 1710 De La Vina St.

510 Chapala St

1009 E Haley St

1132 Olive St

1418 Bath St

118 W Pedregosa St

411 E Anapamu St

1330 Carmelita Ave

306 Rancheria St

208 Santa Barbara St
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211 Bath St

1318 San Andres St

521 W Montecito St

1701 Anacapa St

1 Castillo St

911 Paseo Ferrelo

616 N Voluntario St

1608 Bath St

Natoma Apartments

Paseo Chapala

1801 De La Vina St

203 Ladera St

817 De la Vina St

208 W De La Guerra St

718-724 De La Vina St

211 W De la Guerra St

902-906 Bath St

922 Bath St

230 W De La Guerra St

720 Bath St

633 De La Vina St

308 W De la Guerra St

322 W Canon Perdido St

318 W Carrillo St

Creek View

115 W Anapamu St

109 W Anapamu St

1125 De la Vina St

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Casa Castillo
Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,890 | $2,595 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,255 | $4,300 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Barbara
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara ranges from $2,450 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,978.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Barbara range from $4,300 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,255.
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