Cheap Homes for Rent in Bel Air Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $2,400 (6 Rentals)

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Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Air area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 611 Del La Guerra St W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1,700
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1,980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St starting at $1,980 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1.65
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
The MarcPlan C22BR,2BA$4.48
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.99
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$5.79
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$5.12
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air

What type of rentals are currently available in Bel Air?

There are currently 408 Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $30,000. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel Air ranging from $2,400 to $46,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bel Air?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bel Air ranges from $2,400 to $46,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,423.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bel Air?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bel Air range from $1,285 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,196 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,300.

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