Cheap Homes for Rent in Bel Air Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $2,800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 226 W De la Guerra St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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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 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,200. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,672. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,672
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $4.06 price per square foot 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the 1821 Chino St Model at 1821 Chino St, Unit A starting at $3,975 with a $4.97 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.
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.06
1821 Chino St, Unit A1821 Chino St2BR,1BA$4.97
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.41
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.67
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c2301 De la Vina St1BR,1BA$4.58
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$4.99
The Arroyo House Student Living.Fiesta - Female3BR,1BA$3.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air

What type of rentals are currently available in Bel Air?

There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,595 to $7,039. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel Air ranging from $2,800 to $35,000.

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 $2,800 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,578.

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 $5,000 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,750 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,300.

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