Santa Barbara Homes for Rent

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Now that I have a new rental, I don't have to worry about noisy neighbors blaring music and coming in and out of the building at all hours of the night. I haven't slept this well in years! - Santa Barbara, CA

Popular Rental Properties in Santa Barbara, California

Downtown Santa Barbara with carport, dishwasher

Downtown Santa Barbara with carport, dishwasher

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

1 Bedroom

By the Fairview Shopping Center/spectrum Athletic

By the Fairview Shopping Center/spectrum Athletic

Goleta, California, 93117

3+ Bedrooms

Polo Field fully furnished (even a new toothbrush)

Polo Field fully furnished (even a new toothbrush)

Carpinteria, California, 93013

2 Bedrooms

1490  Brandon Ave

1490 Brandon Ave

Santa Ynez, California, 93460

3+ Bedrooms

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Santa Barbara Homes for Rent

There are great houses for rent in Santa Barbara that you can easily find using MyNewPlace's home rental search. House rentals can be the perfect way to have a lot of extra space for you and your family. You can find homes for rent in the best neighborhoods of Santa Barbara. Search townhomes, single family houses or condos and find the rental home that will best suit your rental housing needs.

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Santa Barbara Market Trends

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0008.3%8.4% -0.1%
    $10,000 to $14,9995.4%5.6% -0.2%
    $15,000 to $19,9995.0%5.6% -0.6%
    $20,000 to $24,9995.9%5.8% +0.1%
    $25,000 to $29,9995.6%5.7% -0.1%
    $30,000 to $34,9995.7%5.7% +0.0%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.8%5.4% +0.4%
    $40,000 to $44,9995.4%5.2% +0.2%
    $45,000 to $49,9995.0%4.6% +0.4%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.8%8.6% +0.2%
    $60,000 to $74,9999.7%10.6% -0.9%
    $75,000 to $99,99911.7%11.5% +0.2%
    $100,000 to $124,9996.0%6.8% -0.8%
    $125,000 to $149,9994.1%3.6% +0.5%
    $150,000 to $199,9993.4%3.3% +0.1%
    $200,000 or more4.1%3.6% +0.5%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%3.6%4.8% -1.2%
    10.0% to 14.9%7.4%9.8% -2.4%
    15.0% to 19.9%12.0%13.6% -1.6%
    20.0% to 24.9%12.9%13.1% -0.2%
    25.0% to 29.9%10.8%11.0% -0.2%
    30.0% to 34.9%10.0%8.2% +1.8%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.7%5.9% -0.2%
    40.0% to 49.9%9.0%8.0% +1.0%
    50.0% or more25.1%20.2% +4.9%
    Not computed3.7%5.4% -1.7%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years11.4%9.6% +1.8%
    25 to 34 years27.2%29.3% -2.1%
    35 to 44 years23.0%25.8% -2.8%
    45 to 54 years16.4%16.5% -0.1%
    55 to 64 years7.2%8.0% -0.8%
    65 to 74 years5.4%5.3% +0.1%
    75 to 84 years6.0%4.0% +2.0%
    85 years and over3.4%1.6% +1.8%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes60.4%30.9% +29.5%
    30 to 44 minutes14.1%24.5% -10.4%
    45 to 59 minutes5.9%13.8% -7.9%
    60 or more minutes19.6%30.8% -11.2%

Source: 2000 Census

Houses for Rent in Cities Near Santa Barbara, CA

MyNewPlace can help you find the Santa Barbara, CA home rental that will work best for you. Using our rental home search, you can view townhomes or condos for rent if you want to live downtown, or check out the rental listings for single family house rentals in the surrounding areas. Try one of these cities below for more rental houses near Santa Barbara, CA.

Average Price to Lease a Home Property in Santa Barbara, California

# Bedrooms Oct Sep Aug 3 Month % change
1 Bed $1,575 N/A N/A 0%
2 Bed $2,950 N/A N/A 0%
3 Bed $4,837 N/A N/A 0%
4 Bed $8,749 $8,612 $8,612 1.6%

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Featured Rental Properties Near Santa Barbara, CA

  • In The Hills Above The Santa Barbara Mission Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Our home greats you with a gate reported to be 1400 years old that leads you onto a flagstone front entry graced by an ornate circular globe light. The home features wood beam ceilings over Peruvian Walnut plank floors, except for the bedrooms which have a light oak colored carpet. A wood burning fireplace warms the living room which has several directional lights that can highlight your wall paintings. We have a deck on the south side of the home facing the City of Santa Barbara and the ocean. Our kitchen has stainless appliances - gas stove top, gas oven and an automatic dishwasher. Both bathrooms have showers and no tub is available (though one does have a large base enclosure that could be used for a child). We have some ocean views through the neighbors oak trees and a full ocean view from the kitchen window. Visit for additional information, terms, conditions, online application, etc To learn more please email James with Property One Management or call toll free at (888) 276-2627 ext 33851.

  • $2000 Two bedroom in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93109

    Very sweet house 2 blocks from the beach. A one car garage. Nice garden back yard. Fireplace, washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove. Patio area. Listing ID 1415155

  • Lovely 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home in Bel Air Knolls Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Available now, our gracious home features a gas log fireplace in the spacious living room and a 2nd fireplace in the family room/dining room. Excellent views of the city of Santa Barbara and of the Riviera from these 2 rooms, plus the master bedroom, which features a sunken tiled tub, double sinks and excellent closet space. The home is fully carpeted. A kitchen with a separate dining area has a lighted ceiling fan and features an automatic dishwasher, gas cooking, water line for your own refrigerator and ceramic tiled counter tops. Laundry hookups are available with both 220 and gas in the adjacent laundry room. The spacious garage has an automatic opener. The oak trees and shrubs are maintained so as to not block the great view! A professional security system is in place and it is your responsibility to activate it and have it monitored, if you so desire. To learn more please email James with Property One Management or call toll free at (888) 276-2627 ext 33724.

  • Downtown Santa Barbara with carport, dishwasher Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Available now, our spacious downstairs corner suite in a 10 unit building offers electric cooking, venting microwave hood, frost free refrig, automatic dishwasher, dining room, built-in bookcase, radiant heat (the ceiling heats up so hooks are not allowed), never-lived-on light oak carpet, on-site coin operated laundry, assigned covered carport, either a balcony (if upstairs) or a fenced in patio with gate (if downstairs) off of the bedroom and a walk-in clothes closet. $1350.00 per month for a minimum of 12 months, and we can lock in the price for up to 30 months, if you desire. Smoking is not allowed. Exit 101 at Mission and turn towards downtown and proceed to De La Vina. Turn right and our property is 2 blocks down on the right, just past Islay Street. Suite #1 is unlocked for your viewing convenience 7 days a week from 7AM to 7PM.

  • Rancho San Antonio in Santa Barbara's Foothills Santa Barbara, CA 93110

    Our newer (by Santa Barbara standards) home features tiled entry and kitchen floors with a kitchen that sports a microwave hood, double electric ovens (1 is also convection), gas burners and an automatic dishwasher. Fully tiled counter top with a breakfast bar that opens onto the family room that has track lighting and french doors that lead onto the manicured yard, that is automatically watered. The gardener is included in the rent of $3500/mo for a minimum of 12 months, but we can lock in the price for 30 months, if you desire - just let us know when you apply. The carpet throughout the home is a newer off-white (light tan) and the living room has a fireplace with a gas ignition to make lighting a wood fire easy and safe; the home is heated by forced air gas. The master bathroom has grab bars in the shower and also the toilet room for those who may be physically challenged. The entire home is single story and no steps are involved on the property.

  • Duplex With Under 1000 sq ft Overlooking the City Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Features electric cooking and heat, YOUR OWN stacking clothes washer & dryer, 1 carport + 1 uncovered parking space; water & refuse are paid. Both bathrooms are tiled, including the tub enclosure. Suite #B is $2350.00 per month, 12 months minimum. Quiet, non smoking only. The rent increases by $50.00 per month for your small pet under our normal pet policy. Built on the side of a hill and it does have a storage basement for your bike/surfboard). Our suite is totally redone with fresh paint, never lived on light stained oak tan colored carpeting, never lived on 'slate' vinyl flooring in the kitchen and is spotlessly clean! A GREAT location, about 2 blocks from the Medical Buildings on East Micheltorena, 1 block below Riviera Park and the El Encanto Hotel, 1 block below APS, at Moreno (where the stop sign is on APS at Orpet Park; just take Moreno down the hill to Grand - our property is at the intersection, just to the left).

  • $1850 One bedroom in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    Light, airy guest cottage on 2acres in the Santa Barbara Foothills. Approximately 3 miles from UC Santa Barbara and approx 4 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. It is near to the bike paths that lead to UCSB. It is fully furnished, with a full kitchen and bath, very large bedroom with a kingsized bed , fenced yard, patio, cathedral ceilings in living room, offstreet parking. It is very private, bright, and airy. Listing ID 691701

  • $5000 Four bedroom in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Riviera home features an open spacious floor plan with ocean, city and garden views from every room and wrap around patio. 4 bedroom 3 bath. All luxury appointments including Viking appliances, tiled steam shower, 2 fireplaces, large screen media room, gym, spa, fire pit. Separate lofted artist studio with half bath and out door shower may be used as office or guest house. Walk or bike to restaurants, Bowl concerts, community tennis courts, beach and town. Available partially furnished or unfurnished. Email for viewing. Listing ID 1252375

  • $9999 Four bedroom in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Now AVAILABLE for Thanksgiving and ChristmasPanoramic viewsOur beautiful Europeanstyle home is the perfect spot to enjoy your Santa Barbara stay. This exquisite property is just minutes from fine dining and shopping on worldfamous State Street and six blocks from the Old Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden, a short drive to the Botanical Gardens and the Natural History Museum. We overlook the architectural wonder of the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the Arlington and Granada Theaters and one can watch the sailboats busily gliding across the water while enjoying an outdoor meal or through a big window while comfortably drinking coffee. The El Encanto Hotel currently closed for remodeling is two streets up the hill for at your reach formal dining. A walkers paradise.Adorably and tastefully decorated for comfort, stunning views from every window. The master bedroom suite a romantic treat definitely a perfect retreat.Grounds are beautifully landscaped in Santa Barba Listing ID 1362438

  • $9999 Three bedroom in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93108

    Where movie stars live and vacation in California, is this charming 3 bedroom, 2 12 bath home with sunroom, expansive porches surrounded by large oaks, natural plantings and flowers. Rustic gleaming tiles, hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, libraryliving room, eatin kitchen with sitting area welcome you to relax. Beautifully furnished and fully stocked with cookware and all essentials. 2car detached garage which can be used as an artist39s studio as well as parking for a minimum of 8 additional cars on the premises. Situated on a private country lane, yet minutes to Upper Village Montecito. Walk to exlusive shops and antiques stores, restaurants, grocery, banks, tennis court, parks, and Montecito Union School. etc... Westmont College nearby. Very close to beaches, zoo, harbor, hospitals, and entertainment. Listing ID 1361212