Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA (28 Rentals)

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Apartments in Santa Barbara County with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Amara Apartments
$2,090 - $2,273
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Montiavo
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$3,076 - $3,498
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Montiavo

2460 S Rubel WaySanta Maria, CA 93455
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1624 Elm Ave
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1624 Elm Ave

1624 Elm AveSolvang, CA 93463
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Casa Castillo
Studio Apartments

Casa Castillo

914 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

1532 Acorn WaySolvang, CA 93463
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Kinman Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinman Apartments

175 Kinman AveGoleta, CA 93117
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Coronado at Isla Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado at Isla Vista

6626 Picasso RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Citywalk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Citywalk

1402-1404 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cottage Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Oaks Apartments

435 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Bahia La Paz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia La Paz

1001 E Cypress AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Gateway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Los Pinos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos Apartments

225 Winter RdSanta Maria, CA 93455
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Westgate Courtyards
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Courtyards

1240 W Bethel LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Seashell Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashell Apartments

180 Holly AveCarpinteria, CA 93013
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara County

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara County?

There are currently 542 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara County with rent ranges from $1,050 to $5,786 with an average price of $3,063.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Barbara County Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara County ranges from $1,500 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,562.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara County cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Barbara County range from $1,425 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,338.

How expensive are Santa Barbara County Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 209 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $3,871 for the location.

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