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Villa Flores Apartments
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Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments
221 Hitchcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105
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515 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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203 Ladera St
203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Monterey Pines
101 Hitcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Arrellaga
714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cabana Island View Apartments
2100 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Coronel Apartments
555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Hope Ranch
3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Soltara
27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Plaza Riviera
835 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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110 Bodega Ln
110 Bodega LnSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Encina Meadows
5839 Encina RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Pacific Oaks
7170 Davenport RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6587 Cervantes RdGoleta, CA 93117
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759 Embarcadero Del Mar
759 Embarcadero del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,471 | $1,542 | $3,912 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $1,687 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $1,337 | $7,750 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,502 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,944 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,209 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
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Santa Barbara, CAPopulation: 91,350
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Best Local Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Cold Spring Elementary School
Cold Spring Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (188)
10 out of 10
San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1926)
8 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Barbara is under $3,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara is The Loop which is listed at $1,609, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara costs $4,082.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 47 regular apartments in Santa Barbara that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Barbara?
Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara have an average cost of $1,124 which is $2,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara.
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