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

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

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

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Citywalk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Citywalk

1402-1404 San Pascual 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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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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 Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Downtown, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West Downtown, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Downtown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 $2,140. 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$2,140
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA

As of March 21, 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 2 BEDROOM Model at Natoma Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Westside 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
Natoma Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$3.16
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
800 Santa BarbaraOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.42
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.00
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.85
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
609 W Junipero St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$5.52
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Downtown is at 800 Santa Barbara listed at $3,850.

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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