How much is rent in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,878/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,895/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Santa Barbara?

Ivy Apartment Homes is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Santa Barbara, CA at $2,895/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Santa Barbara?

Based on the listings we track in Santa Barbara, CA: one-bedrooms around $2,895/mo, two-bedrooms around $4,370/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Santa Barbara expensive to rent in?

Santa Barbara sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,878/mo is about 65% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

Across 3 rentals in Santa Barbara, CA, the cheapest we list is $2,895/mo and the average asking rent is around $3,878/mo. That runs about 65% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,895/mo and two-bedrooms around $4,370/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$2,895

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$3,87865% above CA

across all sizes

Average by sizevs CA typical

1 bed$2,89525% above CA

2 bed$4,37071% above CA

3 rentals in Santa Barbara, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at Ivy Apartment Homes in Santa Barbara, CA

Apartment · Santa Barbara

$2,895/mo

2.1(8)

1 bd|1 ba|675 ft²

Ivy Apartment Homes

520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at The Marc in Santa Barbara, CA

Apartment · Santa Barbara

$4,345/mo

4.0(28)

2 bd|2 ba|844 ft²

The Marc

3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at Arlington Village Apartments in Santa Barbara, CA

Apartment · Santa Barbara

$4,395/mo

1.0(1)

2 bd|2 ba|896 ft²

Arlington Village Apartments

1330 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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Renting in Santa Barbara, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Santa Barbara, CA?: The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,878/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,895/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Santa Barbara?: Ivy Apartment Homes is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Santa Barbara, CA at $2,895/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Santa Barbara?: Based on the listings we track in Santa Barbara, CA: one-bedrooms around $2,895/mo, two-bedrooms around $4,370/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Santa Barbara expensive to rent in?: Santa Barbara sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,878/mo is about 65% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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