
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Beach Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)
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East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Beach Studio Apartments | $3,600 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
East Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,285 | $4,800 |
East Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
East Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,285 | $4,900 |
East Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available East Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Beach area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable East Beach apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Beach, CA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Beach 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 Beach apartment is the The Classic Two Model at Plaza Riviera starting at $4,195 with a $4.85 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Beach 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 | $4.85 |
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228 | 228 E Figueroa St | 2BR,1BA | $4.87 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
20 E Islay St, Unit B | 20 E Islay St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Beach, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #37
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Beach Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Beach Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Beach is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the most affordable East Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.
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