Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Costa Del Mar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Del Mar

1045-1049 Elm LnCarpinteria, CA 93013

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221 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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405 Corona del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3450 Richland Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 611 Del La Guerra St W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable East Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Carpinteria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1,700
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1,980
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
Shepard Place1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Santa Barbara area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value East Santa Barbara apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,995 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1.65
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
The MarcPlan C22BR,2BA$4.48
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Sunshine Plan2BR,2BA$4.40
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Shepard Place1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.58
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Carpinteria, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Carpinteria, CA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Santa Barbara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Santa Barbara is at 825 De la Vina St listed at $3,800.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable East Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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