Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $3,000Base rent2212 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Apply online -
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $4,250Base rentUnit 10, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,800+1 bd $3,4002 bd $6,000Base rent4.5 (6)414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $2,650Base rent228 W Ortega Street B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
Only 1 unit leftStudio $2,2001 bd $2,2002 bd $2,200Base rent4.5 (6)441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Apply online -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $4,2952 bd $3,395+Base rent4.5 (2)1501 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Cat friendly -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $3,950Base rent21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online -
Only 1 unit left2 bd $3,450Base rent2541 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Apply online • Pet friendly -
New units available 4 units available1 bd $2,675+Base rent221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Apply online • Pet friendly -
4 units available1 bd $3,6952 bd $4,345+Base rent4.5 (4)3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Apply online • Pet friendly -
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New units available Only 1 unit left2 bd $3,4123 bd $4,500Base rent4095 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $4,200Base rent4065 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Apply online • Pet friendly -
2 bd $4,300+3 bd $4,600+Base rent425 GARDEN ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
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New units available Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,595Base rent3.5 (2)125-135 W. Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Apply online -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,350Base rent5.0 (2)608-612 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online -
4 units available1 bd $2,8952 bd $3,7503 bd $4,495Base rent520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $4,395Base rent4.5 (9)1330 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
Ask for pricing3.0 (1)835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103Apply online • Pet friendly -
Ask for pricing5.0 (2)555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Pet friendly -
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2 bd $4,950Base rent4.0 (1)602-612 Anacapa Street - Residential, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 -
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3 bd $4,750Base rent202 Las Ondas, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Pet friendly -
Ask for pricing714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $3,3001 bd $4,2002 bd $5,000Base rent4.5 (7)112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Pet friendly -
Studio $2,500+Base rent3.5 (3)915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 24 May 2026.
What are the best apartments in Santa Barbara, CA?
The best apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are: Plaza Riviera, 2212 Cliff Drive, 611 W. Sola Street, 414 Chapala Street and 228 W Ortega Street.
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 $4,595.
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 $50 and $4,395.
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 $2,200 and $5,800.
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 $2,895 and $8,500.
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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Santa Barbara are about 48 years old, on average. Of these, 20% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
What apartment floorplans are common in Santa Barbara, CA?
Rental apartments in Santa Barbara come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 17% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 29% of all rentals in Santa Barbara. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.