4906 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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OFF MARKET

$1,078,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 28, 2026
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 730 sqft
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 730 sqft

4906 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
730 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,478

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Apartment does not come furnished

This property located between Goleta and Santa Barbara is a cozy retreat, nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Only miles from Goleta beach, there is easy access to walking and bike paths.

The living room provides a comfortable area for relaxation, while the bedroom is suitable for a single occupant or couple. Laminate wood floors are throughout the living room & bedroom. The bathroom features standard fixtures and is easily accessible from the main living areas.

The kitchen comes with a stainless-steel refrigerator, electric stove/oven, a deep farmhouse sink and butcherblock wood countertops. The kitchen island provides additional countertop space and storage.

High ceilings and windows provide a light, bright and inviting environment.

This apartment has a large backyard, grass and stone pavers. Ample room for lounge chairs and outdoor dining.
Pets considered but subject to review.

The 12 x 10 outdoor studio/office has wood laminate floors and beautiful lighting. Optional to be used as additional storage or home office.

Outside laundry room hook up available for stacked washer/dryer. Optional to use as a storage closet.

Parking on street, this is a safe and quiet neighborhood. Private entrance.

Looking for quiet tenant, 1 -2 people max. 12 month lease, last month's rent due at signing, No smoking, pets can be considered. Utilities are included in rent.
4906 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 730 sqft apartment. It last sold for $200,000 on Jun 14, 2002 (7,043% above the $2,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,078,800, with a rent estimate of $3,461/month.

Home Details for 4906 Rhoads Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 4906 Rhoads Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3737 San Remo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
2.91
Apartment
$1,749,000
01/23/26
2
2
1,200 sqft
1701 Anacapa St #1, Santa Barbara, CA
4.69
Apartment
$892,000
06/08/26
2
2
1,072 sqft
532 E Arrellaga St #A, Santa Barbara, CA
5.13
Apartment
$700,000
03/27/26
2
1.5
930 sqft
1802 Loma St, Santa Barbara, CA
5.02
Apartment
$2,650,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,255 sqft
521 W Montecito St #10, Santa Barbara, CA
5.53
Apartment
$859,000
08/13/26
2
2
955 sqft
803 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
5.15
Apartment
$1,510,000
09/08/25
1
1
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What Locals Say about Santa Barbara

At least 612 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Astaedesugn
    "Samarkand is a very quiet and lovely neighborhood "
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  • Sabrina Skelly
    "Lots of green spaces along sidewalks for dogs to go potty. Great walking area. Some neighbors don’t pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Heidi Biggs
    "Love how close this house is to restaurants, downtown, local parks, close to the freeway and only a 30 mins walk to the beach."
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  • Devorahelizalde
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 28 years and love the people who are near my home. The weather is incredible so everyone has beautiful foliage outdoors. "
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  • Kristenlcollins
    "This is an amazing city but very expensive. You need to make a high salary to be able to afford to live here. "
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  • Emily Hickingbottom
    "Lots of dog friendly parks and beaches. Can be off leash dogs in any of these spaces though, so it’s not a good neighborhood for reactive dogs."
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  • Joseph Sansone
    "It’s a rough area but blessed to be so close to the marina and the beaches. Housing costs are sky high, juxtaposed with unhoused living just outside your door. Overall pretty magical but suffering from poor governance."
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "It’s close to the freeway which makes it faster to get to places and it’s in the heart of Santa Barbara everything I need is 5 mins away in car "
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  • ken
    "We don’t really have any community events in the neighborhood. We have had a couple of invitations to join parties in the area."
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "This is a nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and it feels very safe. Schools are close by. Alice Keck park is close by and that's so nice for kids to play. Friendly and safe "
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  • Melissa McEacheron
    "There’s not a lot of kids it’s a senior citizens home and there used to be a problem with the sewer "
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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  • Samjflynn
    "It’s got horse trails and there a lots of kids that play at the beach. There isn’t a lot of traffic and it feels safe. "
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 8 years. It’s in the heart of Santa Barbara. Everything is less than 5 mins away if you travel in car. Stores, shopping centers, parks schools. Grocery stores. Everything. "
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  • Jake.vickers
    "It’s a good place to live, quiet and clean, bus system works well and is clean and cheap. Lots of pretty parks and shopping "
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  • Charles.belden
    "Friendly and convenient Very walkable to business district, and cultural areas. Very friendly neighborhood. Aldo relatively close access to 101 via various routes."
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  • Sdanielsmile
    "Many friendly dogs and owners seen walking often in this neighborhood. Ample sidewalks and areas to walk. "
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  • Leonandgray
    "There are parks and tons of exercise opportunities. However some are steep and, not for everyone plus no sidewalks. A careless driver ( or someone using the windy roads as a racetrack) and a dog getting out of the yard in this neighborhood could be a disaster. "
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  • Acastleberg
    "Many trees and hedges. Several lovely parks. Friendly people. Old homes well maintained. We have lived here for more than 40 years. "
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  • Caseyas
    "lots of people walking and hiking in the area. many nice restaurants and easy to bike to locations. schools in the area are good "
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  • Trulia User
    "13 min drive on the freeway. Not too busy most days. Occasionally there is some more traffic. I can take a road as well if the freeway is busy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "For driving a car there is easy freeway access and a few gas stations around. There is a bus stop right on my block and there are regular buses that come through because the hospital is close by as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighbourhood for over 42 years . We moved 3 times but stayed always in the same neighbourhood. We are close to the beach and downtown and the freeway . People are friendly . We feel safe ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Talavera tiles layered about the scene; the are always restaurants with specials for each day Fiestas"
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  • Trulia User
    "It a really nice part of sb and I know I always feel safe there and now that I’m a mom I think about these things everyday "
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  • Trulia User
    "Homeless people hang out in the parks and they do whatever they like but no one really does anything about it"
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  • Trulia User
    "That you keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them. And there is a lot of busy streets so the dogs cannot roam free"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great public school district, beautiful parks and homes throughout the neighborhood. Neighborhood is conveniently located in Santa Barbara with a 5-10 minute drive to historic downtown, the harbor , beaches and also the airport too! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Are you supposed to spend a lot of time over in the Alta Mesa area my friend owns a house over there and we celebrate a lot of holidays and have a lot of festivities and we loved the surroundings the neighborhood was great."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have a dog. It’s a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of other friendly dogs. Great for all puppies. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a very wealthy neighborhood with massive homes, it sits just on the outskirts of Hope Ranch. Beautiful neighborhood with great views, close to the beach and a short drive to town. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s beautiful here with tiny homes and hotels. Lots of flowers. Walking distance to downtown. Super close to the beach. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The atmosphere and the people. Very friendly and welcoming. Everything needed is near by. I recommend everyone I know to look into living there."
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly - great for kids. Great neighbors all around and very friendly. Fantastic walking and well maintained properties"
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  • Trulia User
    "No public transportation from this area. Commute to downtown is 6 minutes driving and 20 minutes on foot. "
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  • Katie M.
    "Quiet and safe, close to target, cvs, gas stations, and Bristol farms. Parking is easy. Access to 101 is quick heading north or south. "
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  • Ericamaree
    "great access to public transport and I walk to work downtown. great neighborhood with walkable shops, coffee and dining. great access to several fantastic parks."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,800
Apr 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,800
Jun 14, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

Frequently asked questions about 4906 Rhoads Ave

  • What is 4906 Rhoads Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4906 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,078,800.
  • What is the price history for 4906 Rhoads Ave?
    4906 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $200,000 in June 2002.
  • Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
    The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.
  • Does 4906 Rhoads Ave have parking?
    Yes, 4906 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA has on-site parking.

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