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


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232 E Los Olivos St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

1218 Blanchard St

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911 Paseo Ferrelo

418 E Sola St

610 E Pedregosa St

514 E Islay St
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1312 E Gutierrez St

159 Cedar Ln

1814 Anacapa St

901 Garcia Rd

801 E Anapamu St

806-808 N Voluntario St

904 E Carrillo Rd

Villa Pines

707-723 Colina Ln

802-808 N Voluntario St
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802-804 N Voluntario St

1212-1216 Alta Vista Rd

1606 Grand Ave

1226 Alta Vista Rd

1233 Alta Vista Rd

630 E Victoria St

615 Alameda Padre Serra

622 E Victoria St

810 E Canon Perdido St

708 N Alisos St
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601 E Micheltorena St

823 E De La Guerra St

817 E De La Guerra St

1111 E Cota St

815 E De La Guerra St

1745 Grand Ave

524 E Arrellaga St

530 E Anapamu St

Oak Terrace

522 E Anapamu St
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Arrellaga Manor

526 E Anapamu St

521 E Arrellaga St

522-526 E Anapamu St

Riviera Arrellaga

515 E Arrellaga St

501 E Micheltorena St

503 E Anapamu St

1315 Olive St

1323 Olive St
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Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riviera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $2,525 | $2,710 |
| Riviera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Riviera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,225 | $3,550 | $5,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $10,566 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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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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