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3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
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3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
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3d ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$3,295
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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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5d+ ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
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5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$14,000
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,809–$3,077
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2 beds
2 baths
$4,400
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Available Aug 1
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
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On-Site Laundry
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Alta Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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5h ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
2815 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$6,200
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7h ago
Lower West condo for rent in Santa Barbara
615 San Pascual St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Storage
5 beds
4 baths
$9,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 20
15h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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15h ago
West Mesa house for rent in Santa Barbara
2423 Borton Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Furnished | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,900
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16h ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
204 & 206 W. Yanonali St. - 204-1 #204-1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
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Available Aug 20
20h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,760–$3,775
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23h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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23h 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
$10,250
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1d ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
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1d ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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1d ago
Westside condo for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
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1d ago
East Beach townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
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1d ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$3,895
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
4810 4810 - 4830 - 4850 San Simeon Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
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1d ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Aug 19
2d 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
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
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2d ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,685
$3,550
Price drop
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Available Aug 22
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
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2d ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,250
$5,900
Price drop
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2d 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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3d ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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3d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,995–$4,400
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095–$3,250
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$5,750
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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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
139
| 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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| 💰Best rent deal | 221 Bath St |
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