
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,300 (47 Rentals)
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Costa Del Mar

231 Linden Ave

Casa Romana

Villa Flores Apartments

1418 Bath St

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House, Unit Guest House

2956 Glen Albyn Dr

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments
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1715 Chino St

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2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden, Unit Private Garden

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2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c, Unit 2301 A delavina street c

1205 Blanchard St

510 Chapala St

800 Toro Canyon Rd

609 W Junipero St

1545 Marquard Terrace, Unit 1 Bedroom Apt

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Brentwood

405 Corona del Mar

De La Vina Apartments

Park East Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

551-555 W Pueblo St

3735 San Remo Dr

Arlington Village

2102 Bath St
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC

2126 Castillo St

Mediterranean Apartments

Alta Vista Garden Apartments

203 Ladera St

Cliff House

114 W Calle Crespis Apartments

Monterey Pines

Palm Gardens Apartments
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Ivy at Arrellaga

Ocean View Apartments

210 S Voluntario St

121 W Arrellaga St

Cabana Island View Apartments

Coronel Apartments

Olive Street Lofts

411 E Anapamu St

Ivy at Carrillo
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Soltara

306 Rancheria St
East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $3,426 | $2,595 | $5,788 |
| East Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,329 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| East Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,890 | $2,995 | $7,500 |
| East Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $4,250 | $8,500 |
| East Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,200. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable East Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Carpinteria, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Shepard Place | 1 Bed Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,666 |
| Alena on Haley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,400 |
| 1317 Punta Gorda Street | Luxury Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $4,250 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Santa Barbara area is the $6.70 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option Model at 800 Santa Barbara in the in the Upper State neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value East Santa Barbara apartment is the Luxury Townhome Model at 1317 Punta Gorda Street starting at $4,250 with a $4.59 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | 2BR,2BA | $6.70 |
| 1317 Punta Gorda Street | Luxury Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.59 |
| Shepard Place | 2 Bed Full Renovation | 2BR,1BA | $4.73 |
| 1821 Chino St, Unit A | 1821 Chino St | 2BR,1BA | $4.97 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| Alena on Haley | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.46 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Fiesta - Female | 3BR,1BA | $3.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria Senior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Santa Barbara Apartments
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 $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
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 $2,995 at Shepard Place.
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