
Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (371 Rentals)


825 De la Vina St

Alena on Haley

1524 Garden St

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

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1524 Garden St, Unit 3

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

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605 W Anapamu St

226 W De la Guerra St
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1615 Olive St, Unit B

508 Orena St

323 W Islay St, Unit E

1523-1527 Chapala St

19 E Mission St

1418 Bath St

510 Chapala St

1701 Anacapa St

535 De La Vista Ave

118 W Pedregosa St
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1902 Castillo St

211 Bath St

1767 Grand Ave

521 W Montecito St

990 Miramonte Dr

1 Castillo St

911 Paseo Ferrelo

1033 W Micheltorena St

Paseo Chapala

1801 De La Vina St
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302 W Montecito St

1216 State St

109 W Anapamu St

115 W Anapamu St

Victoria Hotel

1125 De la Vina St

1217-1219 De La Vina St

221 W Anapamu St

130 W Victoria St

1219 De La Vina St
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Lanai Apartments

1221 De la Vina St

1323 Anacapa St

118 W Victoria St

218 W Anapamu St

25 Arlington Ave

227 W Anapamu St

1115 Garden St

La Calma

228 W Anapamu St
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Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,705 | $2,250 | $3,250 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $2,525 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,257 | $4,300 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,841 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #37
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Downtown
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara Downtown?
There are currently 203 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara Downtown with rent ranges from $2,250 to $3,250 with an average price of $2,705.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Barbara Downtown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara Downtown ranges from $2,525 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,027.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara Downtown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Barbara Downtown range from $4,300 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,257.
How expensive are Santa Barbara Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,550 - averaging $5,841 for the location.
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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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