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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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$10,995Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$10,995Fees 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 · Upper East, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$11,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$11,516Fees 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 · Bel Air, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$12,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$12,000Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eucalpytus Hill, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$12,000Fees 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.
5 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms Apartment · La Cumbre Estates, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$12,000Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Bel Air, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$12,500Fees 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
$12,850Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eucalpytus Hill, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$13,750Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Upper East, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$14,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · West Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$15,000Additional 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.
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eucalpytus Hill, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$15,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$19,500Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$22,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Bel Air, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$29,500Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$29,900Fees 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 · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$38,000Fees 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.
4 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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$60,000Fees 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.
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
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