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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,548 |  up 2.95% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,900 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,195 | up 1.08% |
| 3 Bedroom | $6,500 | up 9.24% |
| 4 Bedroom | $10,750 |  down 6.52% |
Median rent as of September 13, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 153 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 2.41% to $2,548, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $2,900.
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PadMapper has 153 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Barbara. Specifically, 5 studio apartments, 35 one-bedroom apartments, 45 two-bedroom apartments, 21 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Barbara CA Apartments for Rent
Rent
Length
Bedrooms
145 Results
$2,897–$3,069
1 Bedroom Apartments · North State, Santa Barbara
$3,500–$3,850
1 Bedroom Apartments · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$6,300
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$8,500
5 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · La Cumbre Estates, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$7,995
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,300
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$7,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,400
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Upper East, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,695
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
$3,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$16,500
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
2 Hours Ago
$7,000
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5 Hours Ago
$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$2,495
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$4,350
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
7 Hours Ago
$5,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
8 Hours Ago
$3,595–$3,760
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara