Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (44 Rentals)

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

415 Rancheria 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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640 W Ortega St
2 Bedroom Apartments

640 W Ortega St

640 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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618 Castillo St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

618 Castillo St

618 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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520 W Gutierrez St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

520 W Gutierrez St

520 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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323 W Ortega St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 W Ortega St

323 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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322 Ladera St
Studio Apartments

322 Ladera St

322 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Castillo Court
Studio Apartments

Castillo Court

401-403 Transfer AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Senior Living
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310 Ladera St
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 Ladera St

310 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Creek View
Studio Apartments

Creek View

719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Castillo Court
Studio Apartments

Castillo Court

402-404 Transfer AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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524 Bath St
Studio Apartments

524 Bath St

524 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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Casalino Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casalino Court

617-623 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Bradley Studios
Studio Apartments

Bradley Studios

512 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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213 Ladera St
1 Bedroom Apartments

213 Ladera St

213 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Casa Castillo
Studio Apartments

Casa Castillo

914 Castillo 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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622 W Carrillo St
Studio Apartments

622 W Carrillo St

622 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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El Andaluz
Studio Apartments

El Andaluz

531 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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711 W Cota St
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 W Cota St

711 W Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Coronel Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Apartments

555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Brezza
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Brezza

620 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Monteria Village
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Monteria Village

522 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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309 W Canon Perdido St
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 W Canon Perdido St

309 W Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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303 Loma Alta Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Loma Alta Dr

303 Loma Alta DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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627 De La Vina St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

627 De La Vina St

627 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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201 Ladera St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 Ladera St

201 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Corporate Housing
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Castillo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castillo Apartments

215 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower West

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lower West area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, July 24, 2026, there are currently 44 available Lower West apartments priced from $6,000 to $6,000, with an average monthly rent of $6,000.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.

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

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

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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.