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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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$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.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,800Fees 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 · Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,900Fees 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.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
$4,900Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,950Fees 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 · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,100Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
2 Days Ago
$5,200Fees 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 · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,200Fees 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 · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hidden Valley, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,250Fees 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.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
1 Day Ago
$5,250Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,350Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,500Fees 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.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara
$5,500Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,500Fees 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.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,500Additional 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.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Milpas, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,575Additional 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,750Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,775Fees 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 · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,900Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,900Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago