
Cheap Homes for Rent in UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,100 (3 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in UC Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UC Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,366 | $3,500 | $5,200 |
UC Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,085 | $1,110 | $8,900 |
UC Santa Barbara 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,800 | $7,800 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Santa Barbara, CA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the UC Santa Barbara area is the $4.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,135. The second greatest value UC Santa Barbara apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at One Mosaic Apartments starting at $5,300 with a $5.58 price per square foot in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.31 |
One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.33 |
Tahitian Apartments | The Wave- Fully Furnished One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.35 |
The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.35 |
6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.91 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about UC Santa Barbara
What type of rentals are currently available in UC Santa Barbara?
There are currently 209 Apartments for Rent in UC Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $19,000. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UC Santa Barbara ranging from $1,110 to $9,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in UC Santa Barbara?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in UC Santa Barbara ranges from $1,110 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,112.
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