
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Santa Barbara Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (155 Rentals)


Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

226 W De la Guerra St

1132 Olive St

118 W Pedregosa St

1715 Chino St

411 E Anapamu St

306 Rancheria St
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1330 Carmelita Ave

Natoma Apartments

204-206 W Yanonali St

Pedregosa Plaza

1716 Bath St

211 W De la Guerra St

1715 De la Vina St

23 W Mission St

501 E Micheltorena St

315-317 W Sola St
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104-106 Chapala St

Sears Apartments

208 W De La Guerra St

1530 Bath St

522 E Anapamu St

222 W Mission St

718-724 De La Vina St

201 Bath St

1920 San Pascual St

321 W Padre St
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1232 Laguna St

Sonrisa Apartments

221 E Haley St

210 W Micheltorena St

323 W Ortega St

Arrellaga Manor

331 E Victoria St

1215-1217 Laguna St

1532 Castillo St

503 E Anapamu St
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1323 Olive St

332-338 E Victoria St

1315 Olive St

618 Castillo St

326 W Victoria St

330 W Canon Perdido St

Monte Plaza Vista

1721 De la Vina St

1125 De la Vina St

219 W Islay 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 | $2,915 | $2,595 | $3,250 |
Santa Barbara Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,815 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,146 | $4,300 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,880 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| Santa Barbara Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 155 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Barbara Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Largest Available Santa Barbara Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Santa Barbara Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 825 De la Vina St and is listed at 755 square feet priced from $5,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 De la Vina St | 755 Sq Ft | $5,500 | |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 605 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Santa Barbara Downtown of Santa Barbara, CA is the 1bed/1bath Model starting from $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara Downtown is currently $3,815. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | $2,200 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,800 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Barbara Downtown Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Barbara Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara Downtown is $3,815.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Barbara Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Barbara Downtown is a 755 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 825 De la Vina St.
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