Apartments for Rent in the Rutherford Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (420 Rentals)

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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A
$2,950
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A

2563 Treasure DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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property at 2027 State St

$6,500

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$6,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2027 State St

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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property at 1466 Las Positas Pl

$7,500

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$7,500

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$7,500

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1466 Las Positas Pl

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 532 E Arrellaga St

$4,550

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$4,550

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1701 Anacapa St

$4,400

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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 375 Las Palmas Dr

$12,500

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$12,500

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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375 Las Palmas Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93110
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1801 De La Vina St
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1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Paseo Chapala
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Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2941 State St
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2941 State St

2941 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2910 State St
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2910 State St

2910 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2907 State St
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2907 State St

2907 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2904 State St
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2904 State St

2904 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Rutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #30

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Barbara, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherford Park

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

As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 420 available Rutherford Park apartments priced from $2,525 to $6,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,017.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Rutherford Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Rutherford Park ranges from $2,525 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,968.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherford Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rutherford Park range from $3,250 to $4,875. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,745.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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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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.