
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (362 Rentals)


825 De la Vina St

The Arroyo House Student Living.

Alena on Haley

1524 Garden St

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

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1524 Garden St, Unit 3

328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
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605 W Anapamu St

226 W De la Guerra St

1615 Olive St, Unit B

323 W Islay St, Unit E

19 E Mission St

510 Chapala St

211 Bath St

521 W Montecito St

1701 Anacapa St

635 E Victoria St
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535 De La Vista Ave

1 Castillo St

990 Miramonte Dr

118 W Pedregosa St

911 Paseo Ferrelo

616 N Voluntario St

Paseo Chapala

302 W Montecito St

1801 De La Vina St

203 Ladera St
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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
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322 W Canon Perdido St

318 W Carrillo St

Creek View

115 W Anapamu St

109 W Anapamu St

1125 De la Vina St

Lanai Apartments

Casa Castillo

330 W Canon Perdido St

Casalino Court
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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 Studio Apartments | $3,037 | $2,850 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $2,525 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,307 | $4,400 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,841 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #38
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $2,525 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,027.
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 $4,400 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,307.
How expensive are Downtown Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,550 - averaging $5,841 for the location.
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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.

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