
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA (31 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Barbara County with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Refugio

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The Cove

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

Capri Apartments at Isla Vista

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Amara Apartments

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Montiavo

Pacific Oaks

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Encina Meadows

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1520 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

Casa Castillo

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Kinman Apartments

426 Ellwood Beach Dr

Coronado at Isla Vista

The Village at Santa Barbara

Citywalk

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Bahia La Paz

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Westgate Courtyards
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Seashell Apartments
Santa Barbara County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Studio Apartments | $2,173 | $1,200 | $4,199 |
| Santa Barbara County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,250 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,299 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,028 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,151 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara County
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Barbara County?
There are currently 545 Studio Apartments in Santa Barbara County with rent ranges from $1,200 to $4,199 with an average price of $3,158.
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 $1,250 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,509.
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 $1,299 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,357.
How expensive are Santa Barbara County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 218 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Barbara County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $4,028 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.