Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elings Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina 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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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

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

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Elings Park, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elings Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elings Park area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 1830 De La Vina St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Elings Park apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
1830 De La Vina St.1830 De La Vine1BR,1BA$1,600
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$2,800
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elings Park, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elings Park 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 Elings Park 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 Elings Park 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
1830 De La Vina St.1830 De La Vine1BR,1BA$1.62
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$5.79
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.24
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elings Park, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Barbara. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elings Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elings Park Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elings Park Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Elings Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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