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363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Ballard, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ballard Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ballard, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Breakpointe Coronado in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood priced from $1,225. Copper Kettle Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 3x23BR,2BA$1,225
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, CA and Nearby

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballard area is the $2.86 price per square foot Flat Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Ballard apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,250 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen 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.
La Colina GardensFlat2BR,2BA$2.86
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
MontiavoCalabria2BR,2BA$2.48
Azure Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.88
Fiesta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.35
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Chestnut Village1 bed with Den1BR,1BA$2.80
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.58

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Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Elements Apartments listed at $1,795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballard Apartment is $1,550 at Copper Kettle Apartments.

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 $1,750 at Copper Kettle Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Breakpointe Coronado and starts from $1,225.

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