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615 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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718-724 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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211 W De la Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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230 W De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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633 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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308 W De la Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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322 W Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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318 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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115 W Anapamu St
115 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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109 W Anapamu St
109 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1125 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1116 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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914 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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330 W Canon Perdido St
330 W Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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617-623 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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221 W Anapamu St
221 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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618-622 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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227 W Anapamu St
227 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $1,389 | $6,000 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,749 | $3,695 | $5,800 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,177 | $4,595 | $7,550 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,625 | $3,550 | $6,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $11,300 | $5,600 | $10,000+ |
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Public School - Grades K-5 (293)
3 out of 10
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (1924)
6 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Santa Barbara. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Barbara
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara area of Santa Barbara, CA?
As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 359 available Downtown Santa Barbara apartments priced from $1,389 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $5,269.
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 $1,389 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,621.
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 $3,695 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,749.
How expensive are Downtown Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,595 to $7,550 - averaging $6,177 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.
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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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