
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hope Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Hope area of Santa Barbara.


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Hope, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hope?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $2,995 | $3,200 |
Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,686 | $3,375 | $4,000 |
Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hope Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hope Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hope area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hope Ranch priced from $2,575. 609 W Junipero St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Hope apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hope, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hope 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 Hope apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,400 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hope apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
The Marc | Plan A2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.71 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHope, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Hope Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hope Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hope Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hope is starting from $3,400 at The Messina.
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