Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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Vandenberg Senior Residence

The Arroyo House Student Living.

Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+

Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+

Arbor Square Apartments

622 N B St

La Vista

Fiesta

2020 Tanglewood Dr, Unit 2020 tanglewood unit b

327 W Tunnell St

321 North N Street

211 W Orange St
Santa Barbara County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Barbara County Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $1,250 | $4,484 |
Santa Barbara County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,285 | $6,506 |
Santa Barbara County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,190 | $6,295 |
Santa Barbara County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,512 | $1,258 | $10,000+ |
Santa Barbara County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,245 | $1,270 | $9,900 |
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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 $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Barbara County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sierra Sands | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,088 |
Vandenberg Senior Residence | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
Arbor Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,444 |
La Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,617 |
Fiesta | Studio Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
363 Palm Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Cassia Apartments | One Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
Chestnut Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,304. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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St Claire | 3X2 Pine Finish | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Refugio | Monterey | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
Montiavo | Umbria | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
501 W Cypress St, Unit C | 501 W Cypress St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
Cassia Apartments | Two Bed Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
The Diplomat | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
363 Palm Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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 $1,250.
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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