Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,088
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,250
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,444

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.63
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.61
501 W Cypress St, Unit C501 W Cypress St2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Cassia ApartmentsTwo Bed Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.76
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.68
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.67
363 Palm Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Barbara County?

There are currently 1185 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $30,000. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara County ranging from $1,200 to $85,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Barbara County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Barbara County ranges from $1,200 to $85,000 with an average monthly rent of $20,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Barbara County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara County range from $1,258 to $10,082, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,270.

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