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Apartments for Rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,850
    2 BEDS $3,750
    3 BEDS $4,495
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1710 Clearview Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    3 BEDS $5,995
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    125-135 W. Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $2,495
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,950
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    1330 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1 BED $3,695
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    958 Miramonte #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,000
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    809 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    620 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,600
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $5,250
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    602-612 Anacapa Street - Residential, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $5,800
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $3,500
    2 BEDS $5,300
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,750+
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    California Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $176
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    1109 Luneta Plaza, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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    810 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    2 BEDS $5,750
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $2,864+
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    2888 Glendessary, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $14,500
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    3 BEDS $5,195
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    163 N La Cumbre, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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    1310 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    4 BEDS $5,750
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    1008 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    2 BEDS $5,500
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West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA rent trends

Rental prices in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA have increased by 2.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,051 to $3,114.

Average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

$3,114/mo West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is around $3,114.

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

    A share of 22% of apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 39% of West Side Santa Barbara's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 39% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA (39%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in West Side Santa Barbara, CA

    63 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    39 /100
    Some Transit
    80 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 63, Transit Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 80

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The best apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA are: Ivy Apartment Homes, Ivy at Arrellaga and 1710 Clearview Road.

    What is the average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is $2,555.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is between $2,850 and $5,995.

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

    In West Side Santa Barbara 78% of the housing is rented out compared to 22% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of West Side Santa Barbara’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

    West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA demographics

    • 6,266Total Population
    • 3,067 Female
      3,199 Male
    • 40Median Age

    In total, West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA has 6,266 residents, 3,067 women and 3,199 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of West Side Santa Barbara’s population is 40.

    West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA households

    • 1,169 Family
      1,452 Non-family
    • 608 Children
      2,014 No Children
    • 2,622Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $104,708Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,622 households in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 608 have children and 2,014 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,169 family households and 1,452 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in West Side Santa Barbara is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Side Santa Barbara equals $104,708, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,387.

    West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 10% of the population in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA have no high school education, 20% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.

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