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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara

November 2026
Bedroom countSanta Barbaravs Last Month
Studio$2,550up 2.49%
1 Bedroom$2,900up 1.75%
2 Bedroom$4,200up 1.20%
3 Bedroom$6,498down 6.17%
4 Bedroom$9,500down 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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$4,075Fees 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.
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1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
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$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.
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Studio Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
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$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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
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$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.
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1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
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$4,200Additional 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$4,250Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
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$4,300Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
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$4,300Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$4,330Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower West, Santa Barbara
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$4,400Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
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$4,500Fees 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.
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3 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
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$4,500Fees 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.
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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$4,500Fees 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.
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1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
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$4,500Fees 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.
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1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
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$4,600Fees 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.
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Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
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$4,650Additional 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.
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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$4,700Additional 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$4,700Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
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$4,700Fees 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.
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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
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$4,750Fees 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.
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2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
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