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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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Short Term Rentals In Santa Barbara CA
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$4,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Barbara, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,075
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$6,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · East Beach, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$5,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Milpas, Santa Barbara
5+ Days Ago
$2,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Isla Vista, Isla Vista
5+ Days Ago
$3,350
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Carpinteria, CA
5+ Days Ago
$15,000
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ventura, CA
5+ Days Ago
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