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

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,000
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$6,000

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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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$5,000

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605 W Anapamu St

605 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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$2,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1615 Olive St

$6,600

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Olive St, Unit B

1615 Olive St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 990 Miramonte Dr

$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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990 Miramonte Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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Paseo Chapala
Studio Apartments

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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302 W Montecito St
2 Bedroom Apartments

302 W Montecito St

302 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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817 De la Vina St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

817 De la Vina St

817 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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208 W De La Guerra St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

208 W De La Guerra St

208 W De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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718-724 De La Vina St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

718-724 De La Vina St

718-724 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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902-906 Bath St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

902-906 Bath St

902-906 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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922 Bath St
Studio Apartments

922 Bath St

922 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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720 Bath St
Studio Apartments

720 Bath St

720 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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633 De La Vina St
Studio Apartments

633 De La Vina St

633 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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318 W Carrillo St
Studio Apartments

318 W Carrillo St

318 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Creek View
Studio Apartments

Creek View

719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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115 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

115 W Anapamu St

115 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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109 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

109 W Anapamu St

109 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1125 De la Vina St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1125 De la Vina St

1125 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Lanai Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lanai Apartments

1116 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casa Castillo
Studio Apartments

Casa Castillo

914 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casalino Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casalino Court

617-623 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #38

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.