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Highlights
- Parking lot
- Onsite laundry room
- Recent renovations
- Bathrooms
Location
1016 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA|West Downtown
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Property Overview
1016 Castillo St earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location. Recent renovations, a parking lot, and an onsite laundry room add appeal, while the verified quality and trustworthiness suggest a well-presented rental option.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 1016 Castillo St - 1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,600 /mo | Located in the heart of Santa Barbara. Ground floor apartment with easy access off of the courtyard. Apartment has been fully repainted and has many recent renovations like the bathrooms and windows have been replaced. Located next to some of Santa Barbaras newest housing construction. It may be a little loud during the day for awhile but it will be an amazing addition to the neighborhood soon. Rent includes one unreserved parking space in the parking lot. There is a laundry room onsite and water, trash and sewer are all included in the rent. Tenant pays for Electric and Natural Gas. |
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Amenities for 1016 Castillo St
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
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About 1016 Castillo St
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara. Ground floor apartment with easy access off of the courtyard. Apartment has been fully repainted and has many recent renovations like the bathrooms and windows have been replaced. Located next to some of Santa Barbaras newest housing construction. It may be a little loud during the day for awhile but it will be an amazing addition to the neighborhood soon. Rent includes one unreserved parking space in the parking lot. There is a laundry room onsite and water, trash and sewer are all included in the rent. Tenant pays for Electric and Natural Gas.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1016 Castillo St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1016 Castillo St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1016 Castillo St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1016 Castillo St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1016 Castillo St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1016 Castillo St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 1016 Castillo St to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1016 Castillo St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1016 Castillo St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in West Downtown
1-bedroom apartments at 1016 Castillo St cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in West Downtown.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
West Downtown
Santa Barbara
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,181 |
| October 2024 | $2,275 |
| November 2024 | $2,215 |
| December 2024 | $2,106 |
| January 2025 | $2,999 |
| February 2025 | $2,362 |
| March 2025 | $2,295 |
| April 2025 | $2,337 |
| May 2025 | $2,370 |
| June 2025 | $2,512 |
| July 2025 | $2,437 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,397 |
| October 2025 | $2,453 |
| November 2025 | $2,485 |
| December 2025 | $2,243 |
| January 2026 | $2,460 |
| February 2026 | $2,500 |
| March 2026 | $2,480 |
| April 2026 | $2,412 |
| May 2026 | $2,498 |
| June 2026 | $2,525 |
| July 2026 | $2,467 |
| August 2026 | $2,459 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | $2,200 |
| August 2025 | $2,200 |
| September 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2026 | $2,695 |
| May 2026 | $2,603 |
| June 2026 | $2,200 |
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Can I afford to live at 1016 Castillo St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$104,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $104,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,600.
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Schools near 1016 Castillo St
CommUnify - Los Ninos Head Start
130 e cota st
santa barbara, CA, 93101
PKPublic
Santa Barbara Community Academy
850 portesuello ave
santa barbara, CA, 93101
K-6Public
B-
Cold Spring Elementary School
2243 sycamore canyon rd
santa barbara, CA, 93108
K-6Public
A
Santa Barbara County Special Education
4400 cathedral oaks rd
santa barbara, CA, 93110
K-12Public
Montecito Union
385 san ysidro rd
santa barbara, CA, 93108
K-6Public
A+
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Getting around Santa Barbara near 1016 Castillo St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1016 Castillo St, Santa Barbara
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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