Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Canyon Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (32 Rentals)

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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monterey Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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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1105 N Milpas St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1105 N Milpas St

1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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314 W Mission St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

314 W Mission St

306-314 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Los Robles - Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles - Senior 55+

1 El Vedado LnSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,200. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Mission Canyon apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,666

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Canyon, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Canyon area is the $4.08 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Villa Flores Apartments in the in the Riviera neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Mission Canyon apartment is the 2301 De la Vina St Model at 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c starting at $2,750 with a $4.58 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c2301 De la Vina St1BR,1BA$4.58
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$4.98

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Canyon Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Canyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Canyon Apartment is $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.

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