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

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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,550
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1330 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $3,695
    2 BEDS $3,895+
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $4,500
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    1708 La Vista Del Oceano, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    4 BEDS $20,000
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    620 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    2727 Miradero Dr #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $3,950
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,800
    1 BED $4,200
    2 BEDS $4,200
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $3,100+
    2 BEDS $5,900
  • a house with a stone facade and a tree
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,100
  • 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+
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    2888 Glendessary, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $14,500
  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $4,600
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $3,150+
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  • 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
    2 BEDS $4,345+
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    1310 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    4 BEDS $5,750
  • a white building with palm trees in front of it
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    Verano Courtyards, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $3,150+
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    4061 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $3,465+
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    4095 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,412
    3 BEDS $4,500
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    4087 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $3,274+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    430 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $3,100
  • a painting of a hotel and a pool
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    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,200
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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 1.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,065 to $3,104.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is $3,104.

Average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

$3,104/mo West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is around $3,104.

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

    A share of 42% of apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 18% 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 (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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

    When were prices and availability in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The best apartments in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA are: Ivy Apartment Homes and Ivy at Arrellaga.

    What is the average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The average rent in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is $2,485.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is between $2,395 and $2,850.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is between $2,550 and $2,850.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA is between $2,395 and $2,850.

    What type of rental buildings are in West Side Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA?

    In West Side Santa Barbara, 78% of the residents are renting compared to 22% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of West Side Santa Barbara's rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

    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.

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