Apartments for Rent in the Riviera Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (90 Rentals)

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property at 532 E Arrellaga St
$4,450

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Base Rent$4,450

Total Monthly Price$4,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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property at 1218 Blanchard St
$3,700

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Base Rent$3,700

Total Monthly Price$3,700
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1218 Blanchard St

Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1701 Anacapa St
$4,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 1814 Anacapa St
$11,500

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Base Rent$11,500

Total Monthly Price$11,500
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1814 Anacapa St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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901 Garcia Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 Garcia Rd

901 Garcia RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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801 E Anapamu St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 E Anapamu St

801 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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904 E Carrillo Rd
Studio Apartments

904 E Carrillo Rd

904 E Carrillo RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Villa Pines
Studio Apartments

Villa Pines

733 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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707-723 Colina Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

707-723 Colina Ln

707-723 Colina LnSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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1606 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1606 Grand Ave

1606 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1226 Alta Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1226 Alta Vista Rd

1226 Alta Vista RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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630 E Victoria St
Studio Apartments

630 E Victoria St

630 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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622 E Victoria St
Studio Apartments

622 E Victoria St

622 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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708 N Alisos St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

708 N Alisos St

708 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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1111 E Cota St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1111 E Cota St

1111 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1745 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Grand Ave

1745 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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524 E Arrellaga St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

524 E Arrellaga St

524 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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530 E Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

530 E Anapamu St

530 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Oak Terrace
Studio Apartments

Oak Terrace

525 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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522 E Anapamu St
1 Bedroom Apartments

522 E Anapamu St

522 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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Arrellaga Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arrellaga Manor

518 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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526 E Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 E Anapamu St

526 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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522-526 E Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522-526 E Anapamu St

522-526 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Riviera Arrellaga
Studio Apartments

Riviera Arrellaga

516 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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503 E Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

503 E Anapamu St

503 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1315 Olive St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Olive St

1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1323 Olive St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1323 Olive St

1323 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riviera

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

As of today, September 07, 2026, there are currently 90 available Riviera apartments priced from $2,525 to $4,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,783.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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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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