
Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Barbara Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,500 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Barbara Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Barbara Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,700 | $3,900 | $8,500 |
Santa Barbara Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,507 | $5,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Barbara Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Barbara Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 611 Del La Guerra St W priced from $1,700. Ivy at Carrillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Santa Barbara Downtown apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara Downtown, CA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara Downtown area is the $4.34 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Santa Barbara Downtown apartment is the 318 W Pedregosa St Model at 318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A starting at $4,000 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Barbara Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A | 318 W Pedregosa St | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.99 |
825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio ,1BA | $8.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Barbara Downtown?
There are currently 349 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara Downtown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $7,500. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara Downtown ranging from $3,500 to $31,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Barbara Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Barbara Downtown ranges from $3,500 to $31,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,691.
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