Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montecito, CA from $1,700 (45 Rentals)

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Beachwalk
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beachwalk

234 S Voluntario StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Plaza Riviera
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Riviera

835 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Presidio Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Presidio Park

420 E De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casa Azul
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Azul

535 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Malabar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malabar Apartments

1025 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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103 Chapala St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

103 Chapala St

103 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1232 Laguna St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1232 Laguna St

1232 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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708 N Alisos St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

708 N Alisos St

708 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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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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Ocean View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean View Apartments

11 Ocean View AveSanta Barbara, CA 93108
Student Housing
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2161 Lillie Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2161 Lillie Ave

2161 Lillie AveSummerland, CA 93067
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Riviera Hills Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Hills Apartments

813 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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450 Por La Mar Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

450 Por La Mar Dr

450 Por La Mar DrSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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125-129 W Yanonali St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

125-129 W Yanonali St

125-129 W Yanonali StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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1315 Olive St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Olive St

1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Chapala One
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapala One

401-415 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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522-526 E Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522-526 E Anapamu St

522-526 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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526 E Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 E Anapamu St

526 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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20 W Mason St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 W Mason St

20 W Mason 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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1313 Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1313 Olive St

1313 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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104 Los Aguajes Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Los Aguajes Ave

104 Los Aguajes AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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522 E Anapamu St
1 Bedroom Apartments

522 E Anapamu St

522 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Sycamore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

1120 N Nopal StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Villa Fontana Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Fontana Apartments

1150 Coast Village RdSanta Barbara, CA 93108
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1226 Alta Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1226 Alta Vista Rd

1226 Alta Vista RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Vera Cruz Village
Studio Apartments

Vera Cruz Village

116 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Senior Living
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509 Fig Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

509 Fig Ave

509 Fig AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sycamore Creek Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Creek Village

1130 Punta Gorda StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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221 E Haley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 E Haley St

221 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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1015 Laguna St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Laguna St

1015 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arrellaga Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arrellaga Manor

518 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1111 E Cota St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1111 E Cota St

1111 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

Montecito, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montecito Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montecito, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood priced from $2,400. 1105 N Milpas St in the Riviera neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montecito apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,275
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montecito, CA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montecito area is the $4.09 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at 1105 N Milpas St in the in the Riviera neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Montecito apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montecito apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1105 N Milpas StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.09
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00

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Getting Around Montecito, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montecito Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montecito Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montecito Apartment is $2,400 at Villa Flores Apartments.

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