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Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

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When were prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 17 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Santa Barbara, CA?

The best apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are: The Marc, Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments, The Messina, Coronel Place Apartments and La Brezza.

What is the average rent in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,899.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is between $50 and $5,200.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is between $908 and $5,195.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is between $50 and $5,950.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is between $908 and $11,500.

What type of rental buildings are in Santa Barbara, CA?

In Santa Barbara, 60% of the residents are renting compared to 40% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of Santa Barbara's rentals, 70% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in Santa Barbara is 48 years old, with 20% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Santa Barbara, CA?

Studio apartments in Santa Barbara are around 17% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.