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Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

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Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA. 13 Rentals Available
  • a white building with palm trees in front of it
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    Verano Courtyards, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
  • View of standard studio kitchen. White cabinets with stainless steel appliances
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $3,150+
  • an illustration of a building with trees behind it
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
  • a sign that reads central court real estate in the dark
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $4,500
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  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    1330 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,595
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,800
  • a painting of a hotel and a pool
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    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $2,200
  • a house with a stone facade and a tree
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,100
  • a house with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    2320 Banner Avenue, Summerland, CA 93067
    STUDIO $2,800
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Santa Barbara, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Barbara, CA have increased by 25.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,015 to $2,538.

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

The average monthly rent in Santa Barbara, CA is around $2,538, while the national average rent is $1,741.

Average rent in Santa Barbara, CA

$2,538/mo Santa Barbara, CA average rental price, January 2026
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Apartments in Santa Barbara, CA rent for $2,538 per month, on average.

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

    2% of apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are priced between $1,001-$1,500. About 14% charge rents in the $1,501-$2,000 range. Approximately 44% of Santa Barbara’s apartment rentals are priced between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, 8% of apartments are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. A share of 32% of apartment rentals in Santa Barbara are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Barbara, CA (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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 studio apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

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

    There are 7 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

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

    The average Santa Barbara, CA studio apartment size is 333 sq. ft.

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

    Studio apartments in Santa Barbara, CA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.

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

    One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.