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1 bed
1 bath
$2,867–$3,169
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8h ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,510
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,395–$4,545
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$5,950
Price droppedApartment for rent
5d+ ago
617 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara
5 beds
4 baths
$8,250
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5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
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5d+ ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$7,950
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5d+ ago
Verified
444 Por La Mar Cir #444, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
Hardwood Floor
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,999
Price dropped $101Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$11,516
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,700
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$4,200
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 22
14h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
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15h ago
Studio
1 bath
$4,200
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16h ago
Alta Mesa apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
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16h ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
00 Eucalyptus Hill Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
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Available Oct 18
1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$3,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
421 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
529 529 W Victoria Street - 1236 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dishwasher | Microwave
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$3,695
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Price dropped $205Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,760
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Hitchcock house for rent in Santa Barbara
570 Apple Grove Ln #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
Price dropped $300Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Alta Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
720 Miramonte Dr #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Price droppedApartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1035 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$4,900
Price droppedCondo for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
4d ago
Lower Riviera condo for rent in Santa Barbara
514 E Islay St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Price dropped $300House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2019 Gillespie St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$6,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1703 Chapala St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
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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.
As of today, Santa Barbara's average rent price is $4,200 per month, which is up 4%, or $150, compared to last year.
Average rent
$4,200
YoY change
+4%
+$150/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
156
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $4,200 | +4% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,900 | +9% |
| 2 bedroom | $3,999 | −5% |
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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