
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,389 (90 Rentals)
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1801 De La Vina St

708 N Alisos St

823 E De La Guerra St

2130 Bath St

1514 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

1232 Laguna St

1223 Garden St

Pedregosa Plaza

23 W Mission St
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Diana Apartments

2119 De La Vina St

320 W Mission St

522-526 E Anapamu St

1717 Chapala St

526 E Anapamu St

1620 Garden St

1315 Olive St

2015 Castillo St

2717 De La Vina St
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610 Maple Ave

503 E Anapamu St

Group North

1821 De La Vina St

2945 De La Vina St

522 E Anapamu St

1226 Alta Vista Rd

Pilgrim Terrace

Oak Terrace

1024 Laguna St
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418 W Padre St

1015 Laguna St

312-314 E Figueroa St

Downtown Duplex Santa Barbara

1111 E Cota St

1500 Chapala St

1805 Chapala St

501 E Micheltorena St

20 W Valerio St

515 E Arrellaga St
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321 E Valerio St

1921 Castillo St

316 W Valerio St

1022 Garden St

303 W Valerio St

801 E Anapamu St

209 W Valerio St

319 Lloyd Ave

1323 Olive St

Arrellaga Manor
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Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cielito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $1,389 | $2,710 |
| Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $3,675 | $4,875 |
| Cielito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,772 | $4,595 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| 1524 Garden St | 3BR Suite | 3BR,2BA | $4,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cielito area is the $4.38 price per square foot 3BR Suite Model at 1524 Garden St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Cielito apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments starting at $2,525 with a $4.21 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cielito apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1524 Garden St | 3BR Suite | 3BR,2BA | $4.38 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| 2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House | 2620 Tallant Rd | 1BR,1BA | $6.50 |
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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