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

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    1710 Clearview Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    3 BEDS $5,995
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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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    2888 Glendessary, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $14,500
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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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    331 Sherman Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    3 BEDS $11,000
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    455 Nicholas Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
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    546 Owen Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
    3 BEDS $27,000
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    937 Camino Viejo Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
    4 BEDS $2,800
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    507 Calle Mastil, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    3 BEDS $6,700
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    335 Moreton Bay #3, Goleta, CA 93117
    2 BEDS $2,950
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    6590 Cordoba ADU, Goleta, CA 93117
    3 BEDS $7,500
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    4515 Carpenteria Ave #A, Carpinteria, CA 93013
    2 BEDS $3,600
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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

    How many houses are available in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 16 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a rental house in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The average West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA rental house size is 1,300 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    Renting a house in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    Houses for rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    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.

    Renting a house in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 14 apartment rental properties in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA with prices ranging from $2,800 to $27,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $27,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 13 houses for rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!