
Apartments for Rent in the UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (212 Rentals)


Sumida Gardens Apartments

Tropicana Student Housing

Breakpointe Coronado

Cortona Point

One Mosaic Apartments

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

Pacific Oaks

6665 Del Playa Dr
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6775 Pasado

6555 Del Playa Dr

7126 Del Norte Dr

6533 El Nido Ln

6567 Del Playa Dr

6709 Del Playa Dr

6649 Del Playa Dr

6707 Del Playa Dr

6701 Del Playa Dr
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6569 Del Playa Dr

6743 Del Playa Dr

6705 Del Playa Dr

5518 Armitos Ave
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UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UC Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UC Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,327 | $6,330 |
UC Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,655 | $1,190 | $7,200 |
UC Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,391 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
UC Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,320 | $2,640 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUc Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #1
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Barbara. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Santa Barbara, UC Santa Barbara has come to be one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks and greenspace? this area is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 2.5 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of Santa Barbara ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about UC Santa Barbara
What is the current price range for One Bedroom UC Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in UC Santa Barbara ranges from $1,327 to $6,330 with an average monthly rent of $3,240.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in UC Santa Barbara cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in UC Santa Barbara range from $1,190 to $7,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,655.
How expensive are UC Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in UC Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,425 to $14,000 - averaging $5,391 for the location.
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