
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (150 Rentals)


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Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

817 Castillo St, Unit B

226 W De la Guerra St

19 E Mission St

120 W Pedregosa St

1330 Carmelita Ave
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203 Ladera St

1532 Castillo St

125-129 W Yanonali St

23 W Mission St

522 E Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu St

330 W Canon Perdido St

1323 Olive St

20 W Mason St

1407 Bath St
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Monte Plaza Vista

618 Castillo St

503 E Anapamu St

Arrellaga Manor

Sheri Apartments

326 W Victoria St

221 E Haley St

323 W Ortega St

1315 Olive St

104-106 Chapala St
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Victoria Hotel

622 W Arrellaga St

222 W Mission St

1821 De La Vina St

103 Chapala St

1416-1418 Bath St

1530 Bath St

201 Bath St

210 W Micheltorena St

322 W Canon Perdido St
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204-206 W Yanonali St

718-724 De La Vina St

213 Ladera St

1125 De la Vina St

308 W De la Guerra St

2024 Anacapa St

1232 Laguna St

Sonrisa Apartments

Pedregosa Plaza

1716 Bath St
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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 | $2,692 | $2,200 | $3,250 |
Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,718 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,168 | $3,395 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,681 | $4,495 | $7,550 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 150 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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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 825 De la Vina St and is listed at 755 square feet priced from $5,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 De la Vina St | 755 Sq Ft | $5,500 | |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 605 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
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 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara is currently $3,718. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,800 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
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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 Villa Flores Apartments listed at $2,450.
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 $3,718.
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 755 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 825 De la Vina St.
What is the average size for Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Santa Barbara is currently 800 sq ft.
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