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Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
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4 beds
3 baths
$15,000
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$2,900
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$2,695
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$4,125–$5,495
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$4,250
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$2,295
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,700
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1d ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
257 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,520
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,775
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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2d ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$4,850
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2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
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2d ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
937 Camino Viejo #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Furnished | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
3.5 baths
$15,000
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Available Sep 1
2d ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
336 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$8,900
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3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,895
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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3d ago
Alta Mesa townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,750
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3d ago
Lower West condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,650
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3d ago
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4 beds
4 baths
$18,000
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4d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
316 W Alamar Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Jul 20
4d ago
1130 Punta Gorda St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Controlled access | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
Lower State apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,275
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Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
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5d+ ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,095–$4,245
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5d+ ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
4636 Granada Pl #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$4,950
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
1539 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3 baths
$19,500
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5d+ ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
408 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$3,550
$3,450
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5d+ ago
La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara
5 beds
5 baths
$13,000
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Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
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5d+ ago
Rutherford Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
3010 State St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Balcony | Central heat | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,750
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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.
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.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara average around $2,890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,220/month, both up slightly from last year.
December offers the best rental deals in Santa Barbara, with rents running about 16% lower than the peak summer season. June sees the highest prices, so timing your search for winter months can lead to meaningful savings.
Santa Barbara Downtown and West Downtown offer excellent walkability and social connectivity with high walk scores, while West Downtown, Eastside, Oak Park, and Laguna provide the most pet-friendly communities with no breed restrictions and specialized pet amenities.
North State offers the most affordable option with median rents around $2,900/month, followed closely by West Downtown and Oak Park, both running approximately $3,050/month and offering good value with strong neighborhood amenities.
Based on Zumper's current listings, Santa Barbara welcomes pet owners with neighborhoods like West Downtown, Eastside, Oak Park, and Laguna featuring no breed restrictions, pet waste stations, outdoor space, and regular pet community events.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Santa Barbara, appearing in under 0.1% of units, with two-bedrooms showing the highest rate at 0.12% of available apartments.
Based on our current listings data, Santa Barbara's rental market blends historic charm with modern options, featuring 25% cottage-style homes, 19.7% Spanish colonial architecture from the early 20th century, and 19.1% contemporary developments with clean lines and open floor plans.
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 2026 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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