Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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221 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina 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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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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West Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown Santa Barbar 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 West Downtown Santa Barbar 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
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Santa Barbar, CA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Santa Barbar 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 West Downtown Santa Barbar apartment is the 1830 De La Vine Model at 1830 De La Vina St. starting at $1,600 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown Santa Barbar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.99
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228228 E Figueroa St2BR,1BA$4.87
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$5.79
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.26
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable West Downtown Santa Barbar Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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