
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hidden Valley Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (100 Rentals)
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Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1530 Bath St

2130 Bath St

Sonrisa Apartments

1407 Bath St

23 W Mission St

1135 San Andres St

1913 San Pascual St
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320 W Mission St

1717 Chapala St

2717 De La Vina St

Pedregosa Plaza

1231 Chino St

Diana Apartments

2015 Castillo St

2119 De La Vina St

4455 Hollister Ave

3714 State St
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Shannon Apartments

1821 De La Vina St

Sheri Apartments

Continental

3432 Richland Dr

2945 De La Vina St

Group North

1821 Chino St

210 W Micheltorena St

2034 Bath St
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209 W Valerio St

316 W Valerio St

303 W Valerio St

20 W Valerio St

2016 Red Rose Way

1921 Castillo St

1920 San Pascual St

2312 De La Vina St

611 W Mission St

622 W Arrellaga St
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1923 De La Vina St

4320 Modoc Rd

418 W Padre St

1805 Chapala St

1715 Chino St

Pilgrim Terrace

Downtown Duplex Santa Barbara

3453 Richland Dr

619 N La Cumbre Rd

115 N La Cumbre Rd
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Hidden Valley, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hidden Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $2,839 | $3,600 |
| Hidden Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $3,331 | $4,875 |
| Hidden Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $4,650 | $4,650 |
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Cheapest Available Hidden Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hidden Valley area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments priced from $2,747. Hope Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,967. Here are the most affordable Hidden Valley apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,747 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,967 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,400 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,450 |
| 110 Bodega Ln | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,650 |
| The Marc | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hidden Valley, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hidden Valley area is the $4.06 price per square foot 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Hidden Valley apartment is the 124 W Pedregosa St Model at 124 W Pedregosa St, Unit 1 starting at $3,850 with a $4.58 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hidden Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| 124 W Pedregosa St, Unit 1 | 124 W Pedregosa St | 2BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| 110 Bodega Ln | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| The Marc | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $5.72 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hidden Valley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hidden Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hidden Valley Apartment is $2,747 at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hidden Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hidden Valley is starting from $3,331 at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments.
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