
Apartments for Rent in the Mission Canyon Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (301 Rentals)


1524 Garden St

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Villa Flores Apartments

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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House

532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

2027 State St

1218 Blanchard St

306-308 West Mission Street, Unit 08-04
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121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005

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323 W Islay St

1134 Garden St

3710 San Remo Dr

731 Las Canoas Pl

2727 Miradero Dr

412 Plaza Rubio

407 Montgomery St

19 E Junipero St
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2615 State St

514 E Islay St

2021 Anacapa St

345 N Ontare Rd

418 E Sola St

3639 San Remo Dr

911 Paseo Ferrelo

3791 State St

1312 E Gutierrez St

831 Palermo Dr
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Parkview Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

Arroyo Miradero

2767 Miradero DR

610 Maple Ave

2844 State St

2904 State St

2910 State St

2941 State St

421 Montgomery St
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2901 State St

2907 State St

2839 State St

El Flamenco

2833 State St

110 W Calle Crespis

104 W Calle Crespis

34 W Calle Crespis

Downtown Duplex Santa Barbara

1745 Grand Ave
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Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Canyon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,389 | $2,950 |
| Mission Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $3,250 | $4,875 |
| Mission Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,772 | $4,595 | $4,950 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Mission Canyon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,488 | $3,550 | $6,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $7,611 | $6,500 | $9,450 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $7,400 | $7,300 | $7,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Canyon
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, CA?
As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 301 available Mission Canyon apartments priced from $1,389 to $4,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,633.
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