
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $2,400 (6 Rentals)
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1105 N Milpas St, Unit A

1751 Grand Ave
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2727 Miradero Dr

1111 N Milpas St

430 Anacapa St
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Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lower East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,099 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
Lower East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,373 | $5,196 | $10,000+ |
Lower East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,833 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Lower East 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $25,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lower East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 611 Del La Guerra St W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Lower East apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East, CA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Lower East apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,995 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.24 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.99 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio ,1BA | $8.14 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower East
What type of rentals are currently available in Lower East?
There are currently 426 Apartments for Rent in Lower East, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $10,000. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower East ranging from $2,450 to $31,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower East?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower East ranges from $2,450 to $31,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,208.
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