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Skyview Apartments

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

283 Ellwood Beach Dr

6656 Picasso Rd

570 Carlo Dr, Unit 1
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250 Ellwood Beach Dr

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6714 Sabado Tarde Rd, Unit C

Encina Meadows

Pacific Oaks

Embarcadero Apartments

La Loma Apartments
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The Beachwood

Berkshire Terrace

Carriage House - Park Place

Penthouse Apartments

The Aladdin

6587 Cervantes
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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 | $2,986 | $1,535 | $5,225 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,680 | $5,950 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,810 | $1,330 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,325 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,881.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara costs $5,430.
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 48 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 $1,439 which is $3,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara.
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