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543 1/2 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Beach City, Santa Barbara
801-831 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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811 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Breakpointe Coronado
6672 Abrego RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Capri Apartments at Isla Vista
6598 Seville RdGoleta, CA 93117
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568 Ocean Meadows LnGoleta, CA 93117
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6565 Segovia Rd
6565 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Skyview Apartments
910 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6656 Picasso Rd
6656 Picasso RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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760 Embarcadero Del Norte
760 Embarcadero Del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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The Loop
6533 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6585 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Embarcadero Apartments
833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Campus 880
860 Camino Del SurIsla Vista, CA 93117
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6778 Abrego Rd
6778 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Tropicana Del Norte
6525 El Colegio RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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Carriage House - Park Place
796 Embarcadero del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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6621 Abrego RdGoleta, 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 | $3,082 | $1,535 | $5,788 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,672 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $1,299 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,061 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,423 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Public School - Grades K-5 (353)
10 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara is 152- 1825 Chapala LLC which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara costs $5,431.
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 36 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 $1,559 which is $3,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara.
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