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$6,550
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17h ago
617 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
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22h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$6,300
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,500–$3,850
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3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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1d ago
835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$4,545
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1d ago
1619 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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La Cumbre Estates house for rent in Santa Barbara
5 beds
4 baths
$8,250
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5d+ ago
Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
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Hardwood Floor
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$7,950
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4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
$3,999
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$11,516
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17m ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
5142 Calle Real #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,900
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Available Oct 1
1h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,575
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8h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$3,150
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10h ago
West Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,795
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11h ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
$3,600
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11h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
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12h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
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13h ago
Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$6,850
$5,925
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Available Sep 19
13h ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
Studio
1 bath
$2,685
$2,550
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Available Aug 22
13h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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14h ago
Condo for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Storage | Dishwasher
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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19h ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
4 beds
4 baths
$6,500
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23h ago
East Beach condo for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900–$4,000
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1d ago
Hidden Valley house for rent in Santa Barbara
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2 baths
$6,200
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1d ago
West Beach apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,490
$3,195
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1d ago
125 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150–$3,250
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,395
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,850–$3,750
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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1d ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
2645 State St #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,950
$4,750
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Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Barbara
2815 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$5,900
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2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,700
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3d 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
$6,495
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950–$4,200
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3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$4,200
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3d ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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Available Oct 9
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
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Available Sep 28
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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4d 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
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4d ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
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4d ago
Alta Mesa townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Nov 4
4d ago
Oak Park condo for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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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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