
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (19 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Villa Flores Apartments

521 W Montecito St, Unit 1

306 W De la Guerra St

306 Rancheria St

1330 Carmelita Ave
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1318 San Andres St

733 N Voluntario St

203 Ladera St

Cliff House

Santa Barbara Highlands

Arlington Village
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121 W Arrellaga St

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Ivy at Carrillo

Soltara

Ivy at Anapamu
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309 W Canon Perdido St
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 | $2,890 | $2,595 | $3,250 |
| West Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| West Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,255 | $4,300 | $7,500 |
| West Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,933 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| West Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in West Downtown
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the West Downtown of West Downtown is the 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,450. The second cheapest West Downtown Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Alena on Haley starting at $3,200. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly West Downtown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| Alena on Haley | Studio | $3,200 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly West Downtown Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly West Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in West Downtown is $3,606.
What is the largest Pet Friendly West Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in West Downtown is a 1,126 square feet unit starting from $4,300 at El Jardin.
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