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1 bath
$3,295
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$3,400
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$2,550
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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
$6,995
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Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
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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
$9,900
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Alta Mesa townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
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Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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Lower East house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,550
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East Beach house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
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Hitchcock house for rent in Santa Barbara
343 Peach Grove Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$6,950
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
733 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
$6,950
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$3,700
$3,600
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5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
2019 Oak Ave #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
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Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
1345 Plaza Pacifica #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Balcony | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$7,000
$6,000
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Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$18,500
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5d+ ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$9,450
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,485
Condo for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
122 Santa Rosa Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
4 baths
$14,250
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5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,595
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4905 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
4 beds
1 bath
$8,250
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Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
Lower Riviera condo for rent in Santa Barbara
514 E Islay St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
375 Las Palmas Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
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5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$5,900
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
5071 Del Monaco Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$6,950
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5d+ ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$4,300
Condo for rent
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
$4,500
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5d+ ago
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
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Bel Air house for rent in Santa Barbara
1420 La Cima Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Ceiling fan
2 beds
3 baths
$8,500
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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
336 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$8,900
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
4 baths
$18,000
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5d+ ago
West Beach apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
232 W Yanonali St #F, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Balcony | Central heat | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$3,275
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Available Sep 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
East Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
1539 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3 baths
$19,500
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5d+ ago
La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara
5 beds
5 baths
$13,000
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Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Cielito house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
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5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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5d+ ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
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5d+ ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
204 & 206 W. Yanonali St. - 206-3 #206-3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
47 Ocean View Ave #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
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5d+ ago
Riviera condo for rent in Santa Barbara
418 Las Alturas Rd #ADU, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Condo for rent
Available Jul 6
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Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
12 W Constance Ave #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
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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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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 $4,131 per month, which is up 7%, or $281, compared to last year.
Median rent
$4,131
YoY change
+7%
+$281/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
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| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $4,131 | +7% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,900 | +8% |
| 2 bedroom | $4,150 | −1% |
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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