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Hope Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,867–$3,169

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1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue

1001 1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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.
Plaza Riviera - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

16h ago

8.4

Very good

Plaza Riviera

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

Channel View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Channel View Apartments

515 Red Rose Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

1 bed

1 bath

$3,850

825 De La Vina - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.8

Good

825 De La Vina

825 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

1 bed

1 bath

$5,950

Price dropped
Casalino Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

Casalino Cottages

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.

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4527 Hollister Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara

5 beds

4 baths

$8,250

36 Augusta Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara

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2615 State St ## A2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara

2 beds

2 baths

$4,300

46 Seaview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Barbara

46 Seaview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Elevator | Walk-in closets | Fireplace

2 beds

2 baths

$7,950

444 Por La Mar Cir #444 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Fabulous El Escorial 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo

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.

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In-Unit Laundry

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Outdoor Space

Hardwood Floor

1701 Anacapa St #30 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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1701 Anacapa St #30, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

2 baths

$3,999

Price dropped $101
121 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

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121

121 W Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

On-site laundry

2–3 beds

1 bath

$3,695–$3,950

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130 Meadows Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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130 Meadows Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$11,516

Quinto Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.7

Very good

Quinto Apartments

323 W Quinto St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Studio

1 bath

$2,700

1514 - 1520 Garden Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1514 - 1520 Garden Street

1514 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,950–$4,200

1035 Cliff Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1035 Cliff Drive

1035 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

3458 Richland - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3458 Richland

3458 Richland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

1210 Toro Canyon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara

1210 Toro Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan

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.
1015 Laguna Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

1015 Laguna Street Apartments

1015 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

800 Santa Barbara St - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

6.8

Good

800 Santa Barbara St

800 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Studio

1 bath

$4,200

1014 Chino Street - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Alta Mesa apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

1014 Chino Street

1014 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

428 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

428

4094/4096 Via Zorro, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,850

00 Eucalyptus Hill Cir - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara

Spanish Home Single Level Remodeled, Wood Floors, French Drs, Garage, Yard, View Riviera by Montecit

00 Eucalyptus Hill Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$8,500

1416 Garden - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

1416 Garden

1416 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,450–$3,150

3432 Richland Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

3432 Richland Drive

3432 Richland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

229 West Islay Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

229 West Islay Street

229 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

3 beds

2 baths

$3,950

421 W. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA  93130 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

421 W. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93130

421 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$2,145

529 W. Victoria - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

529 W. Victoria

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 dropped
44 Ocean View Ave #44B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

44 - 46 Ocean View - 44-B

44 Ocean View Ave #44B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,595

Price dropped $205
Patios Del Sol - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Patios Del Sol

220 Ladera St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Red Rose Way - 2007 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Red Rose Way - 2007

2007 Red Rose Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$3,395

271 - John Holehouse - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

271 - John Holehouse

2517 2515, 2517 & 2519 Orella Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Oven

Studio

1 bath

$2,150

112 W Arrellaga St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

112 W Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$4,700

1201 Alta Vista Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

1201 Alta Vista Road

1201 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,595–$3,760

570 Apple Grove Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Hitchcock house for rent in Santa Barbara

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Unit in Santa Barbara with Private Yard and Private Parking

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.
720 Miramonte Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Alta Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara

$3,000 - Private Ocean View Studio

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.
Islay-409 W. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Islay-409 W.

409 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Price dropped
415 Old Coast Highway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

415 Old Coast Highway

415 Old Coast Hwy, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,750

528 W Los Olivos Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

528 W Los Olivos Street

528 W Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

2 beds

2 baths

$4,795

1924 San Pascual - LO - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1924 San Pascual - LO

1924 San Pascual St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 beds

1 bath

$3,550

1035 Orilla del Mar Drive - - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1035 Orilla del Mar Drive -

1035 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$4,900

Price dropped
2767 Miradero Dr ##C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Santa Barbara

2767 Miradero Dr ##C, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

514 E Islay St #A - Photo 1 of 1

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

19 Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

19 Oak Street

19 Oak St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Hardwood floor | Storage | Deck

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

111 North La Cumbre Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

111 North La Cumbre Road

111 N La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

2 beds

1 bath

$3,575

112 Santa Ynez St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara

112 Santa Ynez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

Price dropped $300
943 N Patterson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Barbara

943 N Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

4 beds

2.5 baths

$5,900

2019 Gillespie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, SANTA BARBARA, CA

2019 Gillespie St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$6,900

1703 Chapala St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, SANTA BARBARA, CA

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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Updated: October 19, 2026

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Santa Barbara, CA apartments for rent

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.

Renting in Santa Barbara, CA at a glance

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

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$4,200+4%
1 bedroom$2,900+9%
2 bedroom$3,999−5%
Not sure what you can afford? Try our rent calculator

Local insights: What it's like to live in Santa Barbara, CA

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in Santa Barbara, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

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.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

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.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

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.

What areas of Santa Barbara, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

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.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Santa Barbara, CA?

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.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Santa Barbara, CA?

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.

Are most apartments in Santa Barbara, CA largely older buildings or new developments?

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.

Methodology: How we got this data

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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