Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milpas Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Milpas area of Santa Barbara.

property at 411 E Anapamu St

$2,750

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$2,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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411 E Anapamu St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 510 Chapala St

$2,695 - $2,795

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510 Chapala St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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Brentwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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405 Corona del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 Corona del Mar

405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Park East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Lis
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lis

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff House

1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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121 W Arrellaga St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 W Arrellaga St

121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Coronel Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coronel Apartments

555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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1105 N Milpas St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1105 N Milpas St

1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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201 Ladera St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 Ladera St

201 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Natoma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Natoma Apartments

218 Natoma AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Beachwalk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beachwalk

234 S Voluntario StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milpas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milpas area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,450. Alena on Haley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Milpas apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Alena on HaleyStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
1317 Punta Gorda StreetLuxury Townhome2BR,2BA$4,500
800 Santa BarbaraLarger One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5,000
825 De la Vina StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milpas, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milpas area is the $6.70 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option Model at 800 Santa Barbara in the in the Upper State neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Milpas apartment is the Luxury Townhome Model at 1317 Punta Gorda Street starting at $4,500 with a $4.86 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milpas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 Santa BarbaraTwo Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option2BR,2BA$6.70
1317 Punta Gorda StreetLuxury Townhome2BR,2.5BA$4.86
825 De la Vina StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$7.02
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
Alena on HaleyStudioStudio ,1BA$7.46
The Arroyo House Student Living.Fiesta - Female3BR,1BA$3.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Milpas, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milpas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milpas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milpas Apartment is $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Milpas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Milpas is starting from $4,500 at 1317 Punta Gorda Street.

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