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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

127 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA. 127 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $3,171+
  • a white building with palm trees in front of it
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    Verano Courtyards, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    1 BED $2,695
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an illustration of a building with trees behind it
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,100+
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  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $3,900
  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $2,250
  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    1330 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,695
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $4,200
  • a living room with a couch a television and a guitar
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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,550
  • a painting of a hotel and a pool
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    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $2,200
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  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    430 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $3,100

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    1 BED $3,191+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    122 Sumida Gardens Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    5839 Encina Road, Unit #107,, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,880+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
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    6505 Sea Star Court, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,775+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    6720 Calle Koral, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,300
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
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    6739 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,395
  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
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    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
  • a pool table in a living room with a tv on the wall
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    100 Cortona Point Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,850+
  • a living room with a red couch and a table
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    7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,020+
  • a kitchen with a stove microwave and refrigerator
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    1049 Elm Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013
    1 BED $2,250
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Santa Barbara, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Barbara, CA have increased by 4.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,374 to $2,469.

Check out the average rent prices in Santa Barbara by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,469, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in Santa Barbara, CA

$2,469/mo Santa Barbara, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,469 per month.

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

    A share of 19% of apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 10% of rentals in this city are in the range of > $3,000. Around 20% of Santa Barbara’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 52% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Barbara, CA (52%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Santa Barbara, CA

    88 /100
    Very Walkable
    47 /100
    Some Transit
    83 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 88, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 83

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Barbara, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 7 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    The average Santa Barbara, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 577 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.