
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,800 (68 Rentals)
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318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A

610 Kentia Ave, Unit #1
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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 |
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Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $2,420 | $3,495 |
Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $3,495 | $4,250 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cielito area is the $3.73 price per square foot 318 W Pedregosa St Model at 318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Cielito apartment is the 121 W Arrellaga St Model at 121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005 starting at $3,495 with a $4.61 price per square foot in the Westside 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. |
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318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A | 318 W Pedregosa St | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005 | 121 W Arrellaga St | 2BR,1BA | $4.61 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Junior High
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Getting Around the Cielito Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
4 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
12 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cielito Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cielito Apartment is $2,400 at Villa Flores Apartments.
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