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Villa Flores Apartments
601 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Channel View Apartments
515 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Tori Fore
3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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405 Corona del Mar
405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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De La Vina Apartments
3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Verano Courtyard Apartments
249-311 Verano DrSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Park East Apartments
322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3450 Richland Dr
3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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551-555 W Pueblo St
551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Mediterranean Apartments
2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Alta Vista Garden Apartments
1201 Alta Vista RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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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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Palm Gardens Apartments
1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Arrellaga
714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ocean View Apartments
505 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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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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Rose Garden Apartments
2953 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1105 N Milpas St
1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Plaza Riviera
835 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Skyview Apartments
910 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Embarcadero Apartments
833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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The Beachwood
312 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, 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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Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide
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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Best Local Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
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Cold Spring Elementary School District
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10 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Unified School District
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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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.