Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (304 Rentals)

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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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property at 407 W Anapamu St
$3,895

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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 532 E Arrellaga St
$4,450

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Base Rent$4,450

Total Monthly Price$4,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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property at 1815 San Andres St
$3,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1701 Anacapa St
$4,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 2418 Calle Real
$2,375 - $2,900
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2418 Calle Real

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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property at 1814 Anacapa St
$11,500

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Base Rent$11,500

Total Monthly Price$11,500
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1814 Anacapa St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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523 W Islay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

523 W Islay St

523 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sheri Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheri Apartments

427 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1628 San Andres St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1628 San Andres St

1628 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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622 W Arrellaga St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

622 W Arrellaga St

622 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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536 W Pedregosa St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

536 W Pedregosa St

536 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1904 San Pascual St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1904 San Pascual St

1904 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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328-330 W Islay St
4 Bedroom Apartments

328-330 W Islay St

328-330 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casa Napoli
Studio Apartments

Casa Napoli

323 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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316 W Valerio St
1 Bedroom Apartments

316 W Valerio St

316 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1532 Castillo St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1532 Castillo St

1532 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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318 W Islay St
Studio Apartments

318 W Islay St

318 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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408 W Pedregosa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

408 W Pedregosa St

408 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1528 Castillo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1528 Castillo St

1528 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sonrisa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonrisa Apartments

410 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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303 W Valerio St
Studio Apartments

303 W Valerio St

303 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1623 Bath St
Studio Apartments

1623 Bath St

1623 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1619 Bath St
Studio Apartments

1619 Bath St

1619 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #40

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside

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

As of today, September 08, 2026, there are currently 304 available Westside apartments priced from $2,375 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,362.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Westside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Westside ranges from $2,600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,618.

How expensive are Westside Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Westside on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $5,100 - averaging $4,883 for the location.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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