
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hope Ranch Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (32 Rentals)
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260 Ribera Dr

4455 Hollister Ave

Shannon Apartments

Continental

3714 State St

3432 Richland Dr

3453 Richland Dr
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619 N La Cumbre Rd

180 Camino de Vida

4320 Modoc Rd

Monterey Pines

Hope Ranch

The Marc

De Vida Apartments
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La Colina Gardens

Grace Village Apartments

St. Vincent's Gardens

La Cumbre Plaza Apartments

Tori Fore

Vista La Cumbre

4005 Via Lucero

3450 Richland Dr
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Verano Courtyard Apartments

Hope Gardens

3969 Via Lucero

Positano Apartments

El Patio Gardens Family Community

3445 Richland Dr

Tori Apartments

3963 Via Lucero
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Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hope Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Ranch Studio Apartments | $4,212 | $4,212 | $4,212 |
| Hope Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $2,750 | $3,036 |
| Hope Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $3,335 | $4,495 |
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Cheapest Available Hope Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments priced from $2,753. Hope Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,967. Here are the most affordable Hope Ranch apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,753 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,967 |
| 110 Bodega Ln | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hope Ranch, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hope Ranch area is the $4.56 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at 110 Bodega Ln in the in the Upper State neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Hope Ranch apartment is the Plan 1B Model at Hope Ranch starting at $2,967 with a $4.56 price per square foot in the Upper State neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hope Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Bodega Ln | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
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Best Local Schools in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA
San Marcos Senior High
La Colina Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hope Ranch Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hope Ranch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hope Ranch is starting from $3,339 at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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