Cheap Homes for Rent in Bel Air Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,700 (4 Rentals)

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property at 2225 Woodside St

2225 Woodside St

Santa BarbaraCA95825
property at 1701 Anacapa St

1701 Anacapa St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 3712 Greggory Way

3712 Greggory Way

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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Bel Air, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $3.45 price per square foot 4082 Via Zorro Model at 4082 Via Zorro, Unit A in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 1/2 Model at Los Robles - Senior 55+ starting at $3,900 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Upper State 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.
4082 Via Zorro, Unit A4082 Via Zorro3BR,2BA$3.45
Los Robles - Senior 55+1/21BR,2BA$2.95
415 Rancheria St, Unit 4415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$5.04
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.78
328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D328 East Carrillo Street3BR,2BA$5.00
1821 Chino St, Unit B1821 Chino St1BR,1BA$4.22
1021 Cliff Dr1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.31
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$5.33
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 406 Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $7,500. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel Air ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $46,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,836.

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 $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,700 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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