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Alta Mesa townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
$3,495
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Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$10,850
$9,950
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Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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3 beds
2 baths
$6,200
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Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
932 N Milpas St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
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West Mesa condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
$4,200
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Available May 17
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Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
822 1/2 W Islay St #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
1 bed
2 baths
$3,500
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
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Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
1363 Plaza Pacifica, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
2 baths
$5,100
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5d+ ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
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Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,950
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5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,450
$7,250
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House for rent in Santa Barbara
4905 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
4 beds
1 bath
$8,750
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,450
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Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$18,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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House for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
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5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,950
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Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
122 Santa Rosa Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$14,500
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5d+ ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
1423 Alta Vista Rd #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Fireplace | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
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5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$6,000
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5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$6,500
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5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$6,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4015 Lago Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Furnished | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
2 baths
$9,850
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5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
323 W Islay St #E, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,850
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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
$4,300
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5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1703 Chapala St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,700
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5d+ ago
Alta Mesa condo for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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5d+ ago
Lower Riviera apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
813 E Anapamu St #4B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Elevator
2 beds
0.5 baths
$10,250
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5d+ ago
Hidden Valley house for rent in Santa Barbara
831 Palermo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
4 beds
3 baths
$7,800
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
869 Via Abajo, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$9,650
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Lower Riviera townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,950
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Available Jul 1
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
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3663 San Remo Dr #1B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Garage parking | Carpet | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
Luneta Plz, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3.5 baths
$29,500
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5d+ ago
Campanil house for rent in Santa Barbara
3359 Braemar Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
4 beds
3.5 baths
$32,500
$9,000
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5d+ ago
East Mesa apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1021 Cliff Dr #14, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
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Available Jul 15
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Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,950
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5d+ ago
Milpas house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Jun 15
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Milpas house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$4,150
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Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
East Beach house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
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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.
Santa Barbara's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, remaining relatively stable from the previous year. 2-bedroom units average around $4,100 monthly, down 6.0% year over year.
Late fall and winter months offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Santa Barbara, with December seeing the lowest rents of the year. June has the highest rent, with approximately 16% higher prices during peak season, while November and December experience less competition as demand softens.
West Beach, Lower East, Laguna, and West Downtown provide the strongest community connections for social living enthusiasts, featuring high walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure. Lower East and North State are the most in-demand neighborhoods, each generating significantly higher consumer interest than market average at around $3,900 monthly for 1-bedroom apartments.
Oak Park offers the most affordable option at around $2,830 monthly, which is 10% below the city median. North State provides another budget-friendly choice at around $2,900 per month, 4% below city median, while West Downtown averages around $2,960 monthly.
Pet owners will find excellent options in Lower State, Rutherford Park, Upper East, and West Downtown neighborhoods, where apartments feature pet flooring, outdoor space, and pet-safe windows. These areas offer pet spaces, waste facilities, and pet events, with many properties maintaining no breed restrictions.
Utilities are rarely included in Santa Barbara rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the market. The inclusion rate remains consistently low across all bedroom types, from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, making separate utility payments the standard expectation.
Santa Barbara's rental market features a mix of architectural styles reflecting different eras, with cottage-style homes representing 26% of properties and Spanish-style architecture accounting for 20.8% of the market. Contemporary homes make up 19.7% of rental options, showcasing the city's blend of historic charm and modern development.
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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