Cheap Apartments for Rent near Ballard, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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Chestnut Village
$1,885 - $2,085

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Total Monthly Price$1,885 - $2,085
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chestnut Village

960 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Fiesta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fiesta

416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436

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363 Palm Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Cheapest Available Ballard Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ballard, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,200. Elements Apartments in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
2414 310 South H St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,850
Chestnut Village1 bed with Den1BR,1BA$1,885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, CA and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballard area is the $0.57 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Ballard apartment is the Catalonia Model at Montiavo starting at $3,238 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 105BR,5.5BA$0.57
MontiavoCatalonia3BR,2BA$2.49
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
2414 310 South H St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.62
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballard is at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballard Apartment is $1,850 at 2414 310 South H St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballard is starting from $1,850 at Arbor Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Azure Apartments and starts from $2,940.

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