Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3450 Richland Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Air area of Santa Barbara, 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 $2,140. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,140
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,900 with a $4.26 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$4.09
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3.58
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$4.62
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.63
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.85
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Bel Air, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Bel Air Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Air Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bel Air?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bel Air is at 800 Santa Barbara listed at $3,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel Air Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel Air Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bel Air Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bel Air is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the most affordable Bel Air Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bel Air Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.

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