Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara CA
335 Rentals Available
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Studio$1,535+1 Bed$1,625+2 Beds+$1,425+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Specials
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Total Monthly Price New2 Beds$936+3 Beds$1,625+Total Monthly PricePrices include all required monthly fees. -
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Total Monthly Price New2 Beds$3,800+Total Monthly PricePrices include all required monthly fees. -
Santa Barbara Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $2,290/mo
Up 1% From Last Year
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Explore Rent Prices Near Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA’s average rent price is $3,120 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Goleta | $3,133 |
| Carpinteria | $3,426 |
| Solvang | $2,695 |
| Ventura | $2,621 |
| Oxnard | $2,922 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Santa Barbara, CA Apartments for Rent
Tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, Santa Barbara delivers beach days and a walkable downtown centered on State Street. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, start with Downtown/State Street for dining, the Granada and Arlington theaters, and easy beach access. The Mesa brings ocean breezes, Shoreline Park, and Leadbetter Beach. Waterfront/West Beach and the Funk Zone put you near tasting rooms, galleries, and the harbor. Upper East places you by Old Mission Santa Barbara and the Rose Garden. San Roque and Samarkand offer tree-lined blocks near La Cumbre Plaza and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Upper State Street and Hitchcock have larger communities with quick access to US-101. The Riviera delivers hillside homes with sweeping city and sea views.
Getting around is simple. US-101 runs through town, putting Goleta's business parks and UC Santa Barbara about 10 miles west. The Santa Barbara Amtrak Station on lower State Street connects you to Ventura and Los Angeles. MTD buses cover major corridors, and bike paths along Cabrillo Boulevard make short trips easy. Weekends can mean East Beach, concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and stops at Stearns Wharf or the County Courthouse tower, with MOXI and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art close by. For convenience, look for apartments near Stearns Wharf or rentals close to the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station to stay steps from dining, wineries, and the shoreline.
Santa Barbara, CA Rental Insights
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The average rent in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,288 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Santa Barbara, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Santa Barbara, CA are 93101, 93105, 93108, 93103, and 93109.
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You can find flexible rentals in Santa Barbara, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 335 Santa Barbara apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Santa Barbara, CA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
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Students renting in Santa Barbara, CA have access to Santa Barbara City College, UC Santa Barbara, and Ventura College.