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

The average rent in Montecito, CA for a 1-bedroom apartment is $4,200, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs approximately $6,967.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Montecito, CA?

Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Montecito, CA. About 22.08% of the listings are pet-friendly.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Montecito, CA?

Utilities are not typically included in Montecito rental properties. Based on available data, essentially no listings include utilities as part of the rent across all apartment sizes, from studios through three-bedroom units.

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

Montecito's rental market features a mix of architectural styles, with contemporary properties leading at 31% of available rentals. Cottage-style homes make up 24% of the market, offering traditional design elements with steep-pitched roofs and dormer windows that reflect classic American adaptations of European styles.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montecito, CA

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$2,500 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Santa Barbara With Great Amenities

2879 Exeter Pl #2, Mission Canyon, CA 93105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

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$2,700 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Santa Barbara With Great Amenities

2879 Exeter Pl #1, Mission Canyon, CA 93105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

17h ago

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405 Corona Del Mar - 04

405 Corona Del Mar #04, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

House for rent

Available Jun 19

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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405 Corona Del Mar - 04

405 Corona Del Mar - 04 #04, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

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214 West Ortega St

214 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

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5d+ ago

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210 S. Voluntario St. - 2

210 S Voluntario St #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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1d ago

Cheap Lower East townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,650

House for rent

Available Jun 27

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5d+ ago

Cheap East Beach house for rent in Santa Barbara

438 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$3,650

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810 E Canon Perdido St #A - Photo 1 of 1

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Cheap Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

APARTMENT - SANTA BARBARA, CA

810 E Canon Perdido St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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5d+ ago

Cheap Milpas house for rent in Santa Barbara

210 S. Voluntario St. - 7

210 S Voluntario St #7, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$4,150

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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320 - 322 W Sola Street

320 320 - 322 W Sola Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$4,495

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5d+ ago

Cheap West Mesa condo for rent in Santa Barbara

220 Meigs Rd #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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Available May 17

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Garage Parking

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On-Site Management

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Cheap Lower Riviera townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara

1767 Grand Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,950

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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5d+ ago

Cheap Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara

118 W Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable

3 beds

1.5 baths

$5,950

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5d+ ago

Cheap Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

APARTMENT - SANTA BARBARA, CA

2 De La Guerra Pl #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$7,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

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SINGLE_FAMILY - Mediterranean, Spanish - SANTA BARBARA, CA

Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$7,450

House for rent

Top amenities

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Garage Parking

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5d+ ago

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2 De La Guerra Pl #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$7,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

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2 De La Guerra Pl #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$7,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

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Hardwood Floor

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On-Site Laundry

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8.8

Very good

1001-1009 Chino Street, Santa Barbara

1001 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$8,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara

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1742 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | Garage parking | Furnished

3 beds

3 baths

$8,500

House for rent

3d ago

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2521 Whitney Ave, Summerland, CA 93067

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$9,750

$9,000

Price drop

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Storage

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APARTMENT - Contemporary - SANTA BARBARA, CA

813 E Anapamu St #4B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

0.5 baths

$10,500

$10,250

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On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara

655 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Affordable

3 beds

3 baths

$14,000

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36 Augusta Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Affordable

4 beds

3 baths

$15,000

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4d ago

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964 Garcia Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

4.5 baths

$19,000

$17,000

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

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