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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Barbara
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Barbara | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,475 |  up 0.08% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,835 |  down 0.53% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,250 | up 1.31% |
| 3 Bedroom | $6,950 | down 0.36% |
| 4 Bedroom | $10,175 | up 3.30% |
Median rent as of April 26, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 160 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 $2,475, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.75% to $2,835.
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PadMapper has 160 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Barbara. Specifically, 8 studio apartments, 44 one-bedroom apartments, 50 two-bedroom apartments, 20 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$2,489–$2,759
1 Bedroom Apartments · North State, Santa Barbara
$3,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
$1,926
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · East Mesa, Santa Barbara
5 Hours Ago
$2,095
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
5 Hours Ago
$2,637–$4,954
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North State, Santa Barbara
$3,312–$8,052
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Barabara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara
$3,368–$6,845
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Barbara, CA
$3,306–$5,888
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Barbara, CA
$4,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Samarkand, Santa Barbara
$9,450
7 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
3 Days Ago
$6,495
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower State, Santa Barbara
4 Days Ago
$2,150
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$4,950
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$9,495
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Hidden Valley, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,900
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Oak Park, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North State, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$2,191
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,600
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · West Downtown, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$25,000
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eucalpytus Hill, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$3,225
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lower State, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago