Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 2510 De la Vina St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2510 De la Vina St

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 1815 San Andres St

$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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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 Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,525. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,839. Here are the most affordable East Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Carpinteria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,525
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$2,839
Shepard Place1 Bed Partial B1BR,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Santa Barbara area is the $3.88 price per square foot 605 W Anapamu St Model at 605 W Anapamu St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value East Santa Barbara apartment is the 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 starting at $6,000 with a $4.80 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.
605 W Anapamu St605 W Anapamu St3BR,2.5BA$3.88
415 Rancheria St, Unit 4415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$4.80
1524 Garden St3BR Suite3BR,2BA$4.38
Sea Cliff Apartments2x1 - Bldg 402BR,1BA$4.42
1317 Punta Gorda StreetLuxury Townhome2BR,2.5BA$4.59
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.06
124 W Pedregosa St, Unit 1124 W Pedregosa St2BR,1BA$4.58
Shepard Place1 Bed Full Renovation1BR,1BA$5.15
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.21
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Santa Barbara

What type of rentals are currently available in East Santa Barbara?

There are currently 603 Apartments for Rent in East Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,525 to $7,550. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Santa Barbara ranging from $1,800 to $89,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Santa Barbara?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Santa Barbara ranges from $1,800 to $89,000 with an average monthly rent of $23,157.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Santa Barbara?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Santa Barbara range from $4,600 to $7,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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