Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria.

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East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $3,600 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
East Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $1,285 | $4,800 |
East Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
East Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
East Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable East Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Carpinteria, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Santa Barbara apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,400 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East 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 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
20 E Islay St, Unit B | 20 E Islay St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Carpinteria, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria Senior High
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Getting Around the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Carpinteria, CA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Santa Barbara Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Santa Barbara Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Santa Barbara Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Santa Barbara is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the most affordable East Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.
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