
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Santa Barbara area of Carpinteria.


The Arroyo House Student Living.

916 San Andres St

551-555 W Pueblo St

609 De La Vina St
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Brentwood

405 Corona del Mar

De La Vina Apartments

3450 Richland Dr
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3735 San Remo Dr

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2102 Bath St

152- 1825 Chapala LLC
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $1,885 | $5,672 |
| East Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,285 | $6,000 |
| East Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,458 | $1,285 | $9,500 |
| East Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $1,285 | $1,285 |
| East Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Shepard Place | 1 Bed Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,941 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Santa Barbara area is the $5.04 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value East Santa Barbara apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at 609 W Junipero St starting at $3,675 with a $3.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 | 415 Rancheria St | 4BR,1.5BA | $5.04 |
| 609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| The Marc | Plan 3A | 3BR,2BA | $4.83 |
| 602 W Carrillo St, Unit B | 602 W Carrillo St | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 551-555 W Pueblo St | Large 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.39 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Shepard Place | 1 Bed Full Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in East Santa Barbara is The Arroyo House Student Living. which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in East Santa Barbara costs $6,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Santa Barbara?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in East Santa Barbara that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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