Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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1495 Aarhus Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Aarhus Dr

1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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Amberwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1669 Maple AveSolvang, CA 93463
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363 Palm Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Santa Ynez, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Ynez Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ynez, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. in the Westside neighborhood priced from $1,285. Arbor Square Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,444. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ynez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,444
FiestaStudio UnitStudio,1BA$1,722
363 Palm Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Chestnut Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ynez area is the $3.16 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM Model at Natoma Apartments in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Santa Ynez apartment is the Tropicana Gardens Model at Tropicana Student Housing starting at $1,760 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ynez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Natoma Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$3.16
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$2.92
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.80
363 Palm Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
Chestnut Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Oceanwood ApartmentsThe Blossom1BR,1BA$3.14
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

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31 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ynez Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Ynez?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Ynez is at Fiesta listed at $1,722.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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