Cheap Homes for Rent in East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $2,500 (6 Rentals)

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East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA

As of May 10, 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 $3,550 with a $4.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
20 E Islay St, Unit B20 E Islay St1BR,1BA$4.00
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Shepard Place1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.58
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Santa Barbara

What type of rentals are currently available in East Santa Barbara?

There are currently 601 Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $30,000. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Santa Barbara ranging from $2,500 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Santa Barbara?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Santa Barbara ranges from $2,500 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $24,048.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Santa Barbara?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Santa Barbara range from $1,285 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,700 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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