Cheap Homes for Rent in Mission Canyon Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,600 (5 Rentals)

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Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,100. 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 Mission Canyon apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
Ivy at CarrilloOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Canyon, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon 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
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.85
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228228 E Figueroa St2BR,1BA$4.87
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Canyon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Canyon?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Mission Canyon, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,420 to $4,900. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Canyon ranging from $3,650 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Canyon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Canyon ranges from $3,650 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,997.

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