
Apartments for Rent in the UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (217 Rentals)


Sumida Gardens Apartments

Skyview Apartments

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Breakpointe Coronado

Cortona Point

6656 Picasso Rd

6565 Segovia Rd

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

The Cove

6578 Trigo Rd
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Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

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Tropicana Student Housing

Capri Apartments at Isla Vista

One Mosaic Apartments

Tahitian Apartments

The Wave

Pacific Oaks

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6714 Sabado Tarde Rd, Unit C

6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2
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6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

6703 Del Playa

6542 Sabado Tarde Rd

6649 Del Playa Dr

6564 Del Playa Dr

6773 Del Playa Dr

6535 El Nido Ln

6741 Del Playa Dr

6600 Calle Koral

345 Kellogg Way
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5510 Armitos Ave

29 Dearborn Pl

The Edge

6503 Pardall Rd

6504 Madrid

6503 Madrid Rd

6509 Madrid Rd

6504 Seville Rd

6503 Seville

Seville Apartments
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6509 Seville Rd

6512 Seville Rd

6518 Madrid Rd

6511 Trigo Rd

6509 Sabado Tarde Rd

6511 Sabado Tarde

6515 El Greco Rd

6515 El Nido Ln

6529 Trigo Rd

6528 Sabado Tarde Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,521 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| UC Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,680 | $4,485 |
| UC Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $1,330 | $5,622 |
| UC Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,092 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| UC Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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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
4.0Pet 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 4.0 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 4.0 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 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about UC Santa Barbara
How much are Studio apartments in UC Santa Barbara?
There are currently 86 Studio Apartments in UC Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,535 to $3,070 with an average price of $2,521.
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 $1,680 to $4,485 with an average monthly rent of $2,775.
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 $1,330 to $5,622. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,141.
How expensive are UC Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in UC Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $14,000 - averaging $5,092 for the location.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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