
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (10 Rentals)
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Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cielito?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cielito Studio Apartments | $3,533 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $2,420 | $3,985 |
Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $3,495 | $4,495 |
Cielito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cielito area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1830 De La Vina St. priced from $1,600. 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 Cielito apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1830 De La Vina St. | 1830 De La Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cielito 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 Cielito apartment is the The Classic Two Model at Plaza Riviera starting at $4,175 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cielito 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 |
Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | 2BR,2BA | $4.83 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228 | 228 E Figueroa St | 2BR,1BA | $4.87 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Junior High
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Getting Around the Cielito Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
4 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
12 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cielito Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Apartment is $1,600 at 1830 De La Vina St..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cielito Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cielito is starting from $3,495 at Ivy at Carrillo.
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