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333 Mathilda Dr, Unit Casa De Paz, Unit Casa De Paz

6565 Segovia Rd

Skyview Apartments

283 Ellwood Beach Dr

6578 Trigo Rd

6656 Picasso Rd

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

Encina Meadows

Embarcadero Apartments
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La Loma Apartments

The Beachwood

Berkshire Terrace

Carriage House - Park Place

33 Dearborn Pl

5509 Huntington Dr

Penthouse Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $3,082 | $1,535 | $5,788 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,672 | $5,950 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $1,299 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,061 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,423 | $1,100 | $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 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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