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Apartments and Homes for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

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Apartments and homes for rent in Santa Barbara, CA

$7,750/mo — 720 Circle Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
$7,750/mo
720 Circle Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,247 sqft
Nestled on a quiet, serene street in the heart of Montecito, this beautifully refreshed single-story Ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,247 square feet of…
$6,800/mo — 112 Crestview Lane, Santa Barbara, CA
$6,800/mo
112 Crestview Lane, Santa Barbara, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · Price reduced
Located in the coveted Cold Spring School District, this quiet property sits down a 300-foot driveway on a 1-acre lot, offering outdoor spaces and panoramic views.
$4,500/mo — 429 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500/mo
429 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
1 bd · 1 ba · 708 sqft · Price reduced
Welcome to your dream turnkey retreat near the sun-soaked sands and surf of Santa Barbara! Exclusively Offered fully furnished, this beautifully remodeled south-facing…
$24,500/mo — 1312 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
$24,500/mo
1312 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,100 sqft
Oceanfront sanctuary where every day feels like a dream vacation. Elevated, private, and fabulously quiet, this soft contemporary retreat is everything you wish for in a luxury…
$35,000/mo — 1601 Alisa Estate, Santa Barbara, CA
$35,000/mo
1601 Alisa Estate, Santa Barbara, CA
5 bd · 5 ba
Welcome to one of the most magnificent Hope Ranch estates, offering unparalleled Ocean Views from the Home, an Expansive Pool and Spa, with Gardens, Waterfalls and Ponds, all taken…
$31,000/mo — 211 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
$31,000/mo
211 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,183 sqft
Welcome to ''St. Remy,'' located in the coveted West Beach area of Santa Barbara, central to Santa Barbara's waterfront, the Funk Zone, and Downtown, this is one of only five gated…
$48,500/mo — 0 E Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
$48,500/mo
0 E Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
5 bd · 6 ba · 6,278 sqft
An air of calm abiding infuses this home, a superb example of modernism designed by Paul Gray. It rests on a knoll above Montecito's "Golden Quadrangle," a coveted area of…
$25,000/mo — 2011 Edgewater Way, Santa Barbara, CA
$25,000/mo
2011 Edgewater Way, Santa Barbara, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,066 sqft
This Quintessential Mesa Bluff Side Retreat is a dream by the sea with stunning 180-degree views. It is the perfect location on an exclusive, private street and is one of the most…

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$24,750/mo
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About rentals in Santa Barbara

8 rentals are listed in Santa Barbara, CA on Nalren right now — 6 houses, 2 condos or townhomes. Asking rents run from $4,500 to $48,500 a month, with a median of $24,750. Of the 8 with a known listing date, 3 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 5 for longer; 2 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.

Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in Santa Barbara, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.

Rent in Santa Barbara by bedroom count

Asking rents in Santa Barbara currently range from $4,500 to $48,500 per month.

Currently for rent in Santa Barbara: 2 condos and townhomes, 6 houses.

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Rentals near Santa Barbara

16 more rentals in nearby cities — Carpinteria (9.3 mi), Ojai (23.7 mi), Ventura (27.5 mi).

$5,500/mo — 4768 Sterling Way, Carpinteria, CA
$5,500/mo
4768 Sterling Way, Carpinteria, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft
Carpinteria coastal living Rare opportunity to lease a beautifully updated 3BD/2BA home on an expansive 1/3-acre lot.
$8,000/mo — 4610 Foothill Road A, Carpinteria, CA
$8,000/mo
4610 Foothill Road A, Carpinteria, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
Located on a gated 16-acre agricultural property, sits this secluded 3-bedroom, 2 bath home with 2000 sq ft of living space.
$27,000/mo — 539 Sand Point, Carpinteria, CA
$27,000/mo
539 Sand Point, Carpinteria, CA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft
Live the California dream. Step right out your back door to the beach and crashing waves. The spacious four-bedroom, fully furnished and equipped home offers everything for the…
$5,500/mo — 3375 Foothill Road 533, Carpinteria, CA
$5,500/mo
3375 Foothill Road 533, Carpinteria, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 sqft
Santa Barbara Polo Penthouse condominiumpremier location with unobstructed viewsof sweeping coastline, 36 acres manicured polo fields with views to Pacific ocean..sunset and…
$68,000/mo — 0 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, CA
$68,000/mo
0 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, CA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,757 sqft
$9,500/mo — 4975 Sandyland Road 212, Carpinteria, CA
$9,500/mo
4975 Sandyland Road 212, Carpinteria, CA
2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
Beach Condo on the sand for Monthly Rent or Longterm Lease RENT RATE varies pending month/ lease terms Oceanfront condo - 5 minute walk to shops, restaurants, markets, bars, etc.
$60,000/mo — 3599 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, CA
$60,000/mo
3599 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, CA
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,540 sqft
2025 Rates - The high season and holiday nightly rate is $4,000/night and the low season nightly rate is $3,000/night. *Please note the 4 night booking minimum.
$30,000/mo — 191 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA
$30,000/mo
191 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,224 sqft
This lovely home has some of the most spectacular ocean views that Rincon Point has to offer! In addition, there are sandy beaches, bluff trails, a bike path, and horseback riding…
$3,775/mo — 1001 Creekside Way F, Ojai, CA
$3,775/mo
1001 Creekside Way F, Ojai, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,583 sqft · Price reduced
Welcome to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 story Creekside Village condo located in beautiful Ojai, surrounded by mature oak trees, sprawling lawns, and a park-like…
$2,295/mo — 710 S La Luna Avenue, Ojai, CA
$2,295/mo
710 S La Luna Avenue, Ojai, CA
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft
Welcome to this charming, fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath home, nestled on a peaceful 2-acre property in the heart of Ojai Valley.
$4,500/mo — 16152 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA
$4,500/mo
16152 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft · Price reduced
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom two story cottage nestled in the North Forks Springs neighborhood of Ojai.
$14,000/mo — 820 Foothill Lane, Ojai, CA
$14,000/mo
820 Foothill Lane, Ojai, CA
7 bd · 5 ba · 4,244 sqft
Welcome to your slice of paradise nestled on the coveted Foothill Lane in Ojai, a luxurious haven that harmonizes sophistication with tranquility.
$10,000/mo — 12986 Macdonald Drive, Ojai, CA
$10,000/mo
12986 Macdonald Drive, Ojai, CA
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,776 sqft
An Ojai View Estate-Set behind the gates of Rancho Matilija, 12986 MacDonald presents a rare opportunity to own a private retreat in one of Ojai's most coveted settings.
$7,250/mo — 251 N Encinal Avenue, Ojai, CA
$7,250/mo
251 N Encinal Avenue, Ojai, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,431 sqft
Newly renovated home located in Meiners Oaks. Just 2 blocks from downtown. Walking distance to nearby trailheads.
$6,800/mo — 1178 Shelburn, Ventura, CA
$6,800/mo
1178 Shelburn, Ventura, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft
Fully Furnished Pierpont Beachside Rental Home. Vacation or Short Term Rental. Welcome to a charming, modern Pierpont beachside retreat — just the 6th home from the sand!
$5,700/mo — 505 Briarwood Terrace, Ventura, CA
$5,700/mo
505 Briarwood Terrace, Ventura, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,075 sqft
Perched in Ventura's beautiful hillside community of Victoria Heights, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers approximately 2,075 sq. ft.

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Frequently asked questions — Santa Barbara, CA

How much is rent in Santa Barbara, CA?

The median asking rent across 8 active rental listings in Santa Barbara, CA is $24,750 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.

How much is rent in Santa Barbara by bedroom count?

Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 4+ bedroom $35,000/mo (3 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.

Are there houses for rent in Santa Barbara, or mostly apartments?

Both. Nalren currently lists 6 houses for rent in Santa Barbara and 2 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.

How long have rentals in Santa Barbara, CA been on the market?

Of the 8 with a known listing date, 3 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 5 for longer; 2 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in Santa Barbara, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.

Which cities near Santa Barbara have rentals on Nalren?

Within about 28 miles of Santa Barbara: Carpinteria (8 listings, 9.3 mi), Ojai (6 listings, 23.7 mi), Ventura (47 listings, 27.5 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.

What are my rights as a renter in Santa Barbara, California?

California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.

How many rentals listings are in Santa Barbara, CA?

Nalren currently has 8 rentals listings in Santa Barbara, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.

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