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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
December 2025
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 |  down 12.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,686 |  up 1.36% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,061 | down 3.31% |
| 3 Bedroom | $7,250 | up 14.17% |
| 4 Bedroom | $13,450 | up 5.91% |
Median rent as of December 14, 2025
This December, we've analyzed our 184 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 decreased by 7.37% to $2,200, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 2.33% to $2,686.
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PadMapper has 184 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Barbara. Specifically, 13 studio apartments, 51 one-bedroom apartments, 62 two-bedroom apartments, 21 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Barbara CA Luxury Apartments for Rent
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$3,162–$5,580
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Barbara, CA
$4,100
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Upper East, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,995
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower West, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,895
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hidden Valley, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
$3,850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
$3,850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,700
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,675
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Samarkand, Santa Barbara
$3,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,500
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
$3,300–$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments · Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara
$3,500
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Laguna, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago