Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in West Downtown area of Santa Barbara for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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Brentwood
from $1,650Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Park East Apartments
from $1,8501 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
from $1,971Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
from $1,9951 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Palm Gardens Apartments
from $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

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

Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA

As of January 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $4.80 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 116 E Yanonali St Model at 116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2 starting at $5,500 with a $4.40 price per square foot in the Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Rancheria St, Unit 2415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$4.80
116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2116 E Yanonali St1BR,1.5BA$4.40
800 Santa BarbaraTwo Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option2BR,2BA$6.78
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3.58
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.97
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Apartments

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable West Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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