
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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Oak Park, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oak Park Studio Apartments | $4,050 | $3,900 | $4,200 |
Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,285 | $4,200 |
Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,273 | $1,285 | $4,495 |
Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,285 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,808 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Park 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 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Oak Park Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 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 Oak Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Park is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the most affordable Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.
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