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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

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  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $2,861+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel oven.
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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,850
  • an illustration of a building with trees behind it
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,500
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a tiled floor.
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    125-135 W. Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $2,495
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    249, 301, 311 Verano Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    1330 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,695
  • a painting of a hotel and a pool
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    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $2,200
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,900
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  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    1 BED $3,101+
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    122 Sumida Gardens Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    5839 Encina Road, Unit #107,, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,988+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,332+
  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with a tv
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    6505 Sea Star Court, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $4,390+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
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    6590 Cordoba Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,850
  • A living room with a floral rug and a white couch.
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    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,400
  • a living room with leather couches and a coffee table
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    6739 El Colegio Rd, Box 120, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,295
  • A black leather couch with a yellow pillow sits in a living room with a black coffee table.
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    6739 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,495
  • a pool table in a living room with a tv on the wall
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    100 Cortona Point Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa and a round mirror on the wall.
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    7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,851+
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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    1049 Elm Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013
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Santa Barbara, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Barbara, CA have increased by 0.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,450 to $2,452.

Check out the average rent prices in Santa Barbara by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,452, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,750.

Average rent in Santa Barbara, CA

$2,452/mo Santa Barbara, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,452 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Santa Barbara, CA?

    A share of 28% of apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 10% of rentals in this city are in the range of > $3,000. Around 21% of Santa Barbara’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 41% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Barbara, CA (41%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Santa Barbara, CA

    88 /100
    Very Walkable
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    83 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 88, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 83

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $2,495 and $4,232.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Barbara, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 12 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    The average Santa Barbara, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 541 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.