
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (144 Rentals)


The Arroyo House Student Living.

Citywalk

Villa Flores Apartments

800 Santa Barbara

822 Orange Ave, Unit A

Natoma Apartments

203 Ladera St

1532 Castillo St

125-129 W Yanonali St
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213 Ladera St

1125 De la Vina St

308 W De la Guerra St

20 W Mason St

1407 Bath St

Monte Plaza Vista

618 Castillo St

503 E Anapamu St

Arrellaga Manor

Sheri Apartments
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326 W Victoria St

221 E Haley St

323 W Ortega St

23 W Mission St

522 E Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu St

330 W Canon Perdido St

1323 Olive St

622 W Arrellaga St

222 W Mission St
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1821 De La Vina St

104-106 Chapala St

331 E Victoria St

1416-1418 Bath St

1530 Bath St

201 Bath St

210 W Micheltorena St

322 W Canon Perdido St

204-206 W Yanonali St

810 E Canon Perdido St

1514 Garden St

316 W Valerio St

213 W Yanonali St

221 W Micheltorena St

314 W Micheltorena St

1315 Olive St

718-724 De La Vina St

103 Chapala St

1715 De la Vina St

208 W De La Guerra St
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 | $3,266 | $2,850 | $3,500 |
Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,285 | $5,600 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,170 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $1,285 | $1,285 |
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Largest Available Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Barbara area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 694 square feet priced from $4,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | 694 Sq Ft | $4,750 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,120 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 579 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Fiesta | 400 Sq Ft | $1,285 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Barbara of Santa Barbara, CA is the Montecito Model starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living.. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara is currently $2,260. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Montecito | $1,285 |
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | $2,100 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,120 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | $4,750 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Barbara is at The Arroyo House Student Living. listed at $1,285.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara is $2,260.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Barbara is a 694 square feet unit starting from $4,750 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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