
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (146 Rentals)


The Arroyo House Student Living.

Villa Flores Apartments

800 Santa Barbara

508 E Anapamu St

1715 Chino St

Natoma Apartments

203 Ladera St

1716 Bath St

209 W Valerio St
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118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

221 W Micheltorena St

509 Fig Ave

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1805 Chapala St

1514 Garden St

1920 San Pascual St

618 Castillo St

1232 Laguna St

810 E Canon Perdido St
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823 E De La Guerra St

208 W Arrellaga St

Sears Apartments

1510 Laguna St

1500 Chapala St

314 W Micheltorena St

522-526 E Anapamu St

312-314 E Figueroa St

208 W De La Guerra St

408 W Pedregosa St
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210 W Micheltorena St

331 E Micheltorena St

322 W Canon Perdido St

1528 Castillo St

316 W Valerio St

1416 Laguna St

1320 Laguna St

614-618 W Pedregosa St

526 E Anapamu St

Sheri Apartments

1215-1217 Laguna St

213 W Yanonali St

1615 Garden St

1628 De La Vina St

219 E Victoria St

2016-2018 Bath St

523 W Islay St

Haley Street Apartments

1731 Chapala St

Casalino Court
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,301 | $1,885 | $2,770 |
West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,285 | $6,000 |
| West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $1,285 | $9,500 |
| West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $1,285 | $1,285 |
| West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 146 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 754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 579 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
| 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 $2,819. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Montecito | $1,285 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | $4,500 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $2,819.
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 754 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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