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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 Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$5,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
13 Hours Ago
$5,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Milpas, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,600
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Upper East, Santa Barbara
$5,775
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,950–$6,250
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Barbara
$6,000
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,000
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara
1 Day Ago
$6,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,300
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$6,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,650
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,700
4 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,850
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,950
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
1 Day Ago
$6,950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,950
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Cielito, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago