
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,800 (91 Rentals)
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1801 De La Vina St

2130 Bath St

708 N Alisos St

823 E De La Guerra St

1232 Laguna St

1514 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

1223 Garden St

Pedregosa Plaza

23 W Mission St
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526 E Anapamu St

Diana Apartments

2119 De La Vina St

320 W Mission St

522-526 E Anapamu St

1717 Chapala St

2717 De La Vina St

1315 Olive St

2015 Castillo St

1620 Garden St
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610 Maple Ave

503 E Anapamu St

1821 De La Vina St

Group North

2945 De La Vina St

522 E Anapamu St

1226 Alta Vista Rd

Pilgrim Terrace

1024 Laguna St

418 W Padre St
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Oak Terrace

321 E Valerio St

1805 Chapala St

20 W Valerio St

515 E Arrellaga St

1921 Castillo St

316 W Valerio St

1500 Chapala St

501 E Micheltorena St

1111 E Cota St
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312-314 E Figueroa St

Downtown Duplex Santa Barbara

1015 Laguna St

1022 Garden St

303 W Valerio St

801 E Anapamu St

209 W Valerio St

1920 San Pascual St

2034 Bath St

2312 De La Vina 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 | $4,194 | $2,600 | $5,788 |
| Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,416 | $3,675 | $4,875 |
| Cielito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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Cheapest Available Cielito Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cielito, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cielito area is the $4.08 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments in the in the Riviera neighborhood starting from $2,450. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
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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 $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
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