
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (144 Rentals)


The Arroyo House Student Living.

800 Santa Barbara

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1525 Chapala St

125 W Micheltorena St
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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Downtown Studio Apartments | $3,133 | $2,850 | $3,450 |
West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,200 | $5,600 |
West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,285 | $4,750 |
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There are currently 144 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Largest Available West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $5,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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800 Santa Barbara | Unit 106 | 800 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
825 De la Vina St | 301 | 720 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Fiesta | 400 Sq Ft | $1,285 |
Cheapest Available West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Downtown of Santa Barbara, CA is the Montecito Model starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living.. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Downtown is currently $2,369. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Montecito | $1,285 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,400 |
825 De la Vina St | 302 | $3,950 |
800 Santa Barbara | Unit 106 | $5,500 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in West Downtown with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Downtown is at The Arroyo House Student Living. listed at $1,285.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown is $2,369.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Downtown is a 800 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
What is the average size for West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Downtown is currently 492 sq ft.
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