
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elings Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elings Park area of Santa Barbara.


916 San Andres St

551-555 W Pueblo St

314 W Mission St

Brentwood

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2102 Bath St

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Elings Park, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elings Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elings Park Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $1,885 | $2,250 |
| Elings Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,285 | $5,700 |
| Elings Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $1,285 | $9,500 |
| Elings Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $1,285 | $1,285 |
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Cheapest Available Elings Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elings Park area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 551-555 W Pueblo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Elings Park apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| 551-555 W Pueblo St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,941 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,400 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elings Park, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elings Park 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 Elings Park apartment is the Plan 3A Model at The Marc starting at $4,895 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the Upper State neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elings Park 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 |
| The Marc | Plan 3A | 3BR,2BA | $4.83 |
| 602 W Carrillo St, Unit B | 602 W Carrillo St | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.02 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.45 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 551-555 W Pueblo St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.50 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elings Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elings Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elings Park is The Arroyo House Student Living. which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in Elings Park costs $3,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elings Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Elings Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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