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

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Brentwood
from $1,650Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Park East Apartments
from $1,8501 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
from $1,971Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Palm Gardens Apartments
from $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Barbara 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 $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Barbara 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$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

As of December 23, 2024 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Barbara area is the $4.40 price per square foot 116 E Yanonali St Model at 116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Barbara apartment is the 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 starting at $6,000 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2116 E Yanonali St1BR,1.5BA$4.40
415 Rancheria St, Unit 2415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$4.80
800 Santa BarbaraTwo Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option2BR,2BA$6.78
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3.58
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.97
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #33

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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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Barbara Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

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

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