
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,600 (4 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown Santa Barbara area of Santa Barbara.


430 Anacapa St
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Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,522 | $3,600 | $8,500 |
Downtown Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,700 | $6,000 | $9,400 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Barbara area is the $4.26 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Barbara apartment is the The Classic Two Model at Plaza Riviera starting at $4,195 with a $4.85 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | 2BR,2BA | $4.85 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
20 E Islay St, Unit B | 20 E Islay St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228 | 228 E Figueroa St | 2BR,1BA | $4.87 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Barbara
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Santa Barbara?
There are currently 351 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $10,000. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Santa Barbara ranging from $3,600 to $9,400.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Santa Barbara ranges from $3,600 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $6,240.
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