
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (202 Rentals)


1418 Bath St

510 Chapala St

1714 San Andres St

Paseo Chapala

1809 De la Vina St

515 E Arrellaga St

230-234 Castillo St

16 W Islay St

610 E Canon Perdido St
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123 Natoma Ave

Burrton Circle

20 W Valerio St

224 W Yanonali St

Bradley Studios

524 Bath St

1022 Garden St

1012 Laguna St

902-906 Bath St

622 E Victoria St
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317 W Pedregosa St

High Tide Apartments

236 W Victoria St

Olive Townhouses

322 Ladera St

324 W Victoria St

1501 Santa Barbara St

509 Fig Ave

1233 Alta Vista Rd

521 E Arrellaga St
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114 W Valerio St

Crystal Apartments

423 W Gutierrez St

323 E Victoria St

720 Bath St

Crane Villa

Jaguar Apartments

1024 Laguna St

904 E Carrillo Rd

817 E De La Guerra St
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1305 Bath St

1135 San Andres St

535-561 Montecito St

1709 Chapala St

826 Laguna St

125 W Mason St

Casa Castillo

Castillo Court

320 W Mission St

835 Olive 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 | $2,740 | $2,200 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,003 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,028 | $4,600 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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Largest Available Downtown Santa Barbara Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | 429 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Barbara Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #34
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Santa Barbara Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara is $2,740.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Barbara is a 429 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Alena on Haley.
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