Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (352 Rentals)

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,000
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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$4,400

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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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Paseo Chapala
Studio Apartments

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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302 W Montecito St
2 Bedroom Apartments

302 W Montecito St

302 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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902-906 Bath St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

902-906 Bath St

902-906 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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208 W De La Guerra St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

208 W De La Guerra St

208 W De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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817 De la Vina St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

817 De la Vina St

817 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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720 Bath St
Studio Apartments

720 Bath St

720 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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922 Bath St
Studio Apartments

922 Bath St

922 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Creek View
Studio Apartments

Creek View

719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Castillo Court
Studio Apartments

Castillo Court

401-403 Transfer AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casa Castillo
Studio Apartments

Casa Castillo

914 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Castillo Court
Studio Apartments

Castillo Court

402-404 Transfer AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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718-724 De La Vina St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

718-724 De La Vina St

718-724 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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318 W Carrillo St
Studio Apartments

318 W Carrillo St

318 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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323 W Ortega St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 W Ortega St

323 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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633 De La Vina St
Studio Apartments

633 De La Vina St

633 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casalino Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casalino Court

617-623 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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618 Castillo St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

618 Castillo St

618 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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524 Bath St
Studio Apartments

524 Bath St

524 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Lanai Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lanai Apartments

1116 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Bradley Studios
Studio Apartments

Bradley Studios

512 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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227 W Anapamu St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

227 W Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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414 W Figueroa St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

414 W Figueroa St

414 W Figueroa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 352 available West Downtown apartments priced from $2,375 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $5,319.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Downtown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Downtown ranges from $2,375 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,166.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Downtown range from $3,400 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,628.

How expensive are West Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,550 - averaging $6,070 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.