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The Arroyo House Student Living.
543 1/2 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA from $1,210 (21 Rentals)
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Beach City, Santa Barbara
801-831 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Tropicana Student Housing
811 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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The Cove
568 Ocean Meadows LnGoleta, 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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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Jul 15, 2027
6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Skyview Apartments
910 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6565 Segovia Rd
6565 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
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759 Embarcadero Del Mar
759 Embarcadero del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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The Loop
6533 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Tropicana Student Living
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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Penthouse Apartments
6621 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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The Aladdin
6512 Segovia 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 | $2,510 | $1,542 | $3,690 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,389 | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,534 | $1,337 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,384 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,971 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Loop which is listed at $1,609, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara costs $3,959.
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 127 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 $1,427 which is $2,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara.
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