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1d ago
1001 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
3 baths
$8,500
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,477–$2,877
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4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
$3,700
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Available Mar 21
28m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,189
$6,969
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3h ago
60 Willow Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,361–$7,783
Price drop
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4h ago
221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
On-site laundry | Balcony | Elevator
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,603–$4,779
Price drop
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4h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,675
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7h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$4,850
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8h ago
Lower West townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
306 Rancheria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Jun 9
9h ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
Condo for rent
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
9h ago
Westside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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9h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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10h ago
Lower State apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,495
$6,395
Price drop
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11h ago
122 Sumida Gardens Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,311–$5,629
Price drop
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11h ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,750
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Available May 22
13h ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,695
$2,595
Price drop
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20h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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20h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,500
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23h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,200
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
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1d ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$7,950
$7,500
Price drop
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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1d ago
120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,366–$5,841
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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1d ago
Lower Riviera apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1811 Loma St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$4,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Milpas apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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1d ago
East Beach townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$6,850
House for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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2d ago
Hope condo for rent in Santa Barbara
4004 Via Lucero #7, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Garage parking | On-site laundry | High ceilings
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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3d ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
333 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$6,800
House for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,500–$3,600
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,525
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3d ago
West Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
1 bath
$5,200
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3d ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$10,500
House for rent
3d ago
1 bed
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$5,150
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Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera”. With a prime location between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara artfully combines laid-back surfer vibes with downtown nightlife, world-class restaurants, boutique shopping and rugged outdoor adventure.
There are several universities in Santa Barbara, including UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, Antioch University, and the Brooks Institute of Photography. Each summer, the college crowd combines with flocks of tourists, creating a huge party atmosphere that takes over the city.
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Santa Barbara, CA, is appreciated for its picturesque environment, with locals often enjoying the beautiful beaches and outdoors. Community events and farmers markets are popular, adding to the vibrant local scene. Many residents note the wide range of restaurants and shops available. However, high living costs are frequently cited as a concern, leading some to feel that affordability is an ongoing issue. Overall, the quality of life here is influenced significantly by its scenic appeal and thriving cultural offerings.
Santa Barbara's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, remaining relatively stable from the previous year. 2-bedroom units average around $4,100 monthly, down 6.0% year over year.
Rents in Santa Barbara are decreasing, with a general decline of about 15% in average rent prices. Specifically, the cost of 1-bedroom apartments has decreased by 6%, and 2-bedroom apartments have dropped by 5%.
Late fall and winter months offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Santa Barbara, with December seeing the lowest rents of the year. June has the highest rent, with approximately 16% higher prices during peak season, while November and December experience less competition as demand softens.
West Beach, Lower East, Laguna, and West Downtown provide the strongest community connections for social living enthusiasts, featuring high walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure. Lower East and North State are the most in-demand neighborhoods, each generating significantly higher consumer interest than market average at around $3,900 monthly for 1-bedroom apartments.
Oak Park offers the most affordable option at around $2,830 monthly, which is 10% below the city median. North State provides another budget-friendly choice at around $2,900 per month, 4% below city median, while West Downtown averages around $2,960 monthly.
Pet owners will find excellent options in Lower State, Rutherford Park, Upper East, and West Downtown neighborhoods, where apartments feature pet flooring, outdoor space, and pet-safe windows. These areas offer pet spaces, waste facilities, and pet events, with many properties maintaining no breed restrictions.
Utilities are rarely included in Santa Barbara rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the market. The inclusion rate remains consistently low across all bedroom types, from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, making separate utility payments the standard expectation.
Santa Barbara's rental market features a mix of architectural styles reflecting different eras, with cottage-style homes representing 26% of properties and Spanish-style architecture accounting for 20.8% of the market. Contemporary homes make up 19.7% of rental options, showcasing the city's blend of historic charm and modern development.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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