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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
November 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,550 |  up 2.49% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,900 | up 1.75% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,200 | up 1.20% |
| 3 Bedroom | $6,498 |  down 6.17% |
| 4 Bedroom | $9,500 | down 2.56% |
Median rent as of November 1, 2026
This November, we've analyzed our 178 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 remained the same at $2,550, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 1.75% to $2,900.
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PadMapper has 178 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Barbara. Specifically, 13 studio apartments, 31 one-bedroom apartments, 54 two-bedroom apartments, 32 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Barbara CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$2,900Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartments · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$2,900Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$2,950–$4,200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Upper East, Santa Barbara
$2,950Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$2,995–$3,495Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
$3,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,000Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,095Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Lower West, Santa Barbara
$3,100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
2 Days Ago
$3,150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
$3,175Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,195Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$3,200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · North State, Santa Barbara
$3,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
$3,350Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
$3,395–$4,445Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Laguna, Santa Barbara
$3,400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,450Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago