Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)
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The Arroyo House Student Living.
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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 |
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East Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $3,199 | $1,595 | $4,200 |
East Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $1,285 | $4,800 |
East Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
East Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,877 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
The Marc | Plan C2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.48 |
611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Sunshine Plan | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria Senior High
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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