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1 bed
1 bath
$2,727–$3,077
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1h ago
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,500
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19h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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5d+ ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$2,995
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5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
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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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House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
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5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$6,350
$6,000
Price drop
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On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$14,000
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5d+ ago
Verified
1518 Clifton St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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4h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$4,200
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9h ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3791 State StreetUnit F #F, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,395
$6,499
Price drop
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Available Sep 10
15h ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
736 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
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19h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,995–$4,400
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20h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325
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20h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
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21h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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22h ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$4,250
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23h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
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1d ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Price drop
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,700
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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1d 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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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
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1d ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
609 De La Vina St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Balcony | Storage | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,350
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2d ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
1814 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
4 beds
2.5 baths
$11,500
House for rent
3d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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4d ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$6,950
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4d ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
4636 Granada Pl #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$4,800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Price drop
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,760–$3,775
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
34 Ocean View Ave #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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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 median rent price is $4,147 per month, which is up 15%, or $548, compared to last year.
Median rent
$4,147
YoY change
+15%
+$548/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
140
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $4,147 | +15% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,750 | +2% |
| 2 bedroom | $4,200 | +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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