Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Hummel Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hummel Village

4454-4468 Hummel DrOrcutt, CA 93455
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Bahia La Paz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia La Paz

1001 E Cypress AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Bay Laurel Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Laurel Apartments

812 W Laurel AveLompoc, CA 93436
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The Palms
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

901-925 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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1495 Aarhus Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Aarhus Dr

1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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Kimi East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimi East Apartments

1001-1021 E Cypress AveLompoc, CA 93436
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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Amberwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1669 Maple AveSolvang, CA 93463
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405 Corona del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Vizcaya Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vizcaya Apartments

1720 S Depot StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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363 Palm Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Barbara County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,088. Vandenberg Senior Residence in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Barbara County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,088
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,095
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,574
1830 De La Vina St.1830 De La Vine1BR,1BA$1,600
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,728
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,916. The second greatest value Santa Barbara County apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,000 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Barbara County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.32
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.50
1830 De La Vina St.1830 De La Vine1BR,1BA$1.62
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.60
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.52
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B1BR,1BA$2.12
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Barbara County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Barbara County is at Vandenberg Senior Residence listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Barbara County Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Barbara County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Barbara County is starting from $1,088 at Sierra Sands.

What is the most affordable Santa Barbara County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Barbara County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $1,258.

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