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


825 De la Vina St

800 Santa Barbara St

Total Monthly Price
909 Laguna St, Unit B

407 W Anapamu St

1520 Bath St

615 San Pascual St, Unit A

121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005

609 De La Vina St, Unit 8

1611 Castillo St
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W. Arrellaga/Chapala St

130 W Valerio St

1134 Garden St

327 Rancheria St

211 Bath St

Paseo Chapala

302 W Montecito St

230 W De La Guerra St

308 W De la Guerra St

902-906 Bath St
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208 W De La Guerra St

817 De la Vina St

211 W De la Guerra St

322 W Canon Perdido St

720 Bath St

922 Bath St

Creek View

Castillo Court

330 W Canon Perdido St

Casa Castillo
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Castillo Court

718-724 De La Vina St

318 W Carrillo St

323 W Ortega St

633 De La Vina St

Casalino Court

618 Castillo St

Lanai Apartments

524 Bath St

Bradley Studios
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227 W Anapamu St

221 W Anapamu St

1125 De la Vina St

El Andaluz

414 W Figueroa St

302 W Anapamu St

228 W Anapamu St

218 W Anapamu St

316 W Anapamu St

115 W Anapamu St
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West Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown Santa Barbar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown Santa Barbar Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,958 | $3,200 | $6,000 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,620 | $3,400 | $5,800 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,378 | $5,100 | $7,550 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in West Downtown Santa Barbar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,895 | $3,895 | $3,895 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $31,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $9,650 | $9,650 | $9,650 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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