1418 Bath St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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2956 Glen Albyn Dr
2956 Glen Albyn DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
5177 San Simeon Dr
Santa BarbaraCA93111
510 Chapala St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Santa BarbaraCA93103
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Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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551-555 W Pueblo St
551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
210 S Voluntario St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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Olive Street Lofts
915 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, 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 | $3,065 | $1,535 | $5,601 |
| Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,672 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,867 | $1,299 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,936 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,423 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Barbara, CA
Montecito Union
Montecito Union Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (353)
10 out of 10
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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 $3,276.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara is Alena on Haley which is listed at $3,200, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara costs $5,655.
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 $1,576 which is $4,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara.
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