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4d ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
609 De La Vina St #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown condo for rent in Santa Barbara
18 W Victoria St #303, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
Studio
1 bath
$4,900
$4,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Alta Mesa townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
529 529 W Victoria Street - 1236 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dishwasher | Microwave
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,295–$3,695
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
1730 Calle Poniente, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
$4,250
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Downtown condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Samarkand house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,350
$5,095
Price drop
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown condo for rent in Santa Barbara
18 W Victoria St #110, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$6,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Alta Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
844 Meigs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,750
$9,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Downtown house for rent in Santa Barbara
405 W Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$7,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara
4532 Auhay Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$4,500
House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Beach house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bel Air house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,400
$5,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,675
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bel Air house for rent in Santa Barbara
2635 Hacienda Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ 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
$4,200
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Alta Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
421 Vista De La Playa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
1727 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,900
$8,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara
1520 Bath St #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2.5 baths
$9,650
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
5076 Amberly Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$5,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Beach townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
659 Del Parque #D, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
1518 Clifton St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1016 Castillo St #7, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry | Central heat | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$17,500
$15,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
4 baths
$18,000
$15,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
1506 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
3 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Downtown condo for rent in Santa Barbara
105 W De La Guerra St #Q, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
2 beds
2.5 baths
$9,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
474 N Turnpike Rd #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
937 Camino Viejo #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Furnished | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
3.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
1712 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
2 beds
3 baths
$19,000
$15,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
336 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$8,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Park house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
Stonehouse Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
5 beds
6.5 baths
$70,000
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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 $4,222 per month, which is up 6%, or $227, compared to last year.
Median rent
$4,222
YoY change
+6%
+$227/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
157
| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $4,222 | +6% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,900 | +5% |
| 2 bedroom | $4,100 | +3% |
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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