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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,463 |  down 0.40% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,800 | down 1.75% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,200 | No change |
| 3 Bedroom | $6,925 |  up 16.39% |
| 4 Bedroom | $11,500 | up 19.17% |
Median rent as of August 23, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 149 listings in Santa Barbara to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Santa Barbara median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 0.53% to $2,463, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.75% to $2,800.
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PadMapper has 149 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Barbara. Specifically, 8 studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom apartments, 42 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Barbara CA Apartments for Rent
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$4,300
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
15 Hours Ago
$7,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
1 Day Ago
$6,500
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
$14,000
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eucalpytus Hill, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$2,809–$3,077
1 Bedroom Apartments · North State, Santa Barbara
$4,400
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Upper East, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,595
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,695
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$6,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
3 Hours Ago
$1,800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
4 Hours Ago
$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$2,995–$4,400
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$1,095–$1,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · West Beach, Santa Barbara
$3,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
$3,095–$3,250
1 Bedroom Apartment · Lower West, Santa Barbara
$3,400
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$5,750
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
$3,295
1 Bedroom Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
$2,750
1 Bedroom Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara