
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,800 (91 Rentals)
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Villa Flores Apartments

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2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c

1801 De La Vina St

2130 Bath St

708 N Alisos St

823 E De La Guerra St

1514 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

1232 Laguna St

23 W Mission St
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1223 Garden St

Pedregosa Plaza

526 E Anapamu St

Diana Apartments

2119 De La Vina St

320 W Mission St

1717 Chapala St

522-526 E Anapamu St

2717 De La Vina St

1315 Olive St
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2015 Castillo St

1620 Garden St

610 Maple Ave

503 E Anapamu St

Group North

1821 De La Vina St

1226 Alta Vista Rd

2945 De La Vina St

522 E Anapamu St

1024 Laguna St
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418 W Padre St

Oak Terrace

Pilgrim Terrace

1111 E Cota St

1500 Chapala St

312-314 E Figueroa St

Downtown Duplex Santa Barbara

1015 Laguna St

1921 Castillo St

316 W Valerio St
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1805 Chapala St

501 E Micheltorena St

20 W Valerio St

515 E Arrellaga St

321 E Valerio St

1022 Garden St

303 W Valerio St

801 E Anapamu St

209 W Valerio St

1920 San Pascual St
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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 Studio Apartments | $3,960 | $2,250 | $5,671 |
| Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $2,450 | $3,495 |
| Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $3,195 | $4,995 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cielito area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,120. 551-555 W Pueblo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,290. Here are the most affordable Cielito apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| 551-555 W Pueblo St | Large 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,290 |
| 609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cielito area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at 609 W Junipero St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,675. The second greatest value Cielito apartment is the 2301 De la Vina St Model at 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c starting at $2,750 with a $4.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| 2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden | 2879 Exeter Pl | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| 551-555 W Pueblo St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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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 $2,120 at Villa Flores Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cielito Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cielito is starting from $3,290 at 551-555 W Pueblo St.
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