Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (214 Rentals)

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property at 407 W Anapamu St
$3,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,895

Total Monthly Price$3,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 21
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407 W Anapamu St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1520 Bath St
$9,650

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Base Rent$9,650

Total Monthly Price$9,650
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

1520 Bath 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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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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Lanai Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lanai Apartments

1116 Bath 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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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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221 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

221 W Anapamu St

221 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1125 De la Vina St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1125 De la Vina St

1125 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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El Andaluz
Studio Apartments

El Andaluz

531 Chapala 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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302 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

302 W Anapamu St

302 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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228 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

228 W Anapamu St

228 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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218 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

218 W Anapamu St

218 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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316 W Anapamu St
1 Bedroom Apartments

316 W Anapamu St

316 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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115 W Anapamu St
Studio Apartments

115 W Anapamu St

115 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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West Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown Santa Barbar

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

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 214 available West Downtown Santa Barbar apartments priced from $2,200 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $5,331.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Downtown Santa Barbar range from $3,400 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,620.

How expensive are West Downtown Santa Barbar Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Downtown Santa Barbar on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $5,100 to $7,550 - averaging $6,378 for the location.

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