
Homes for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA (74 Rentals)


429 Por La Mar Cir, Unit 429

532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

651 Verde Mar, Unit C

1466 Las Positas Pl

342 Palisades Dr

762 Westmont Rd

1218 Blanchard St

2027 State St

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615 San Pascual St, Unit A

306-308 West Mission Street, Unit 08-04

121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005

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869 Via Abajo

4905 Rhoads Ave

1821 Chino St

659 Del Parque Dr

5333 Parejo Dr

418 E Sola St
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457 Por La Mar Cir

19 E Junipero St

1210 Toro Canyon Rd

1061 Via Regina

2021 Anacapa St

4680 Via Carretas

923 Weldon Rd

407 Montgomery St

2727 Miradero Dr

151 Por La Mar Cir
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3639 San Remo Dr

1428 Chino St

525 Las Palmas Dr

36 Augusta Ln

731 Las Canoas Pl

2615 State St

438 Por La Mar Cir

412 Plaza Rubio

1057 Monte Dr

655 Coyote Rd
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1312 E Gutierrez St

3791 State St

514 E Islay St

210 S Voluntario St

4357 Cuna Dr

4491 La Paloma Ave

4154 Via Andorra

4144 San Martin Way

1312 Shoreline Dr

1476 Crestline Dr
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,494 | $3,445 | $7,200 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,473 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,361 | $7,300 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $29,950 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Barbara?
There are currently 846 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,210 to $30,000. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara ranging from $1,800 to $48,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Barbara?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Barbara ranges from $1,800 to $48,500 with an average monthly rent of $10,245.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Barbara?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara range from $1,357 to $24,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,100 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,445.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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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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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.