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609 De La Vina St, Unit 8
609 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milpas Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,650 (28 Rentals)
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$2,525 - $2,7101 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Villa Flores Apartments
601 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
1611 Castillo St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
130 W Valerio St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Base Rent$3,500
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232 E Los Olivos St, Unit A
232 E Los Olivos StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005
121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
1218 Blanchard St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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405 Corona del Mar
405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Park East Apartments
322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Alta Vista Garden Apartments
1201 Alta Vista RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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203 Ladera St
203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Cliff House
1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Olive Street Lofts
915 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Coronel Apartments
555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Brezza
620 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Plaza Riviera
835 E Canon Perdido StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Citywalk
1402-1404 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Alena on Haley
219 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1105 N Milpas St
1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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201 Ladera St
201 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
418 E Sola St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
438 Por La Mar Cir
Santa BarbaraCA93103
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Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milpas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpas Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Milpas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $2,525 | $6,000 |
| Milpas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,552 | $3,400 | $5,800 |
| Milpas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,200 | $4,950 | $7,550 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Milpas Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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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 $2,525. Sea Cliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,900. Here are the most affordable Milpas apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3,900 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom 2B/2C (mkt) | 2BR,2BA | $4,300 |
| 1524 Garden St | 3BR Suite | 3BR,2BA | $4,600 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milpas, CA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milpas area is the $4.38 price per square foot 3BR Suite Model at 1524 Garden St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Milpas apartment is the 232 E Los Olivos St Model at 232 E Los Olivos St, Unit A starting at $3,500 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milpas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1524 Garden St | 3BR Suite | 3BR,2BA | $4.38 |
| 232 E Los Olivos St, Unit A | 232 E Los Olivos St | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G | 2BR,1BA | $6.49 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.22 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $5.36 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Mission Triple | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
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Best Local Schools in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA
Franklin Elementary School
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (424)
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Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1924)
6 out of 10
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Public School - Grades 6-8 (512)
2 out of 10
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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 $2,525 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 $4,300 at El Jardin.
What is the most affordable Milpas Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Milpas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1524 Garden St and starts from $4,600.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.