Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rutherford Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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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Ivy at Arrellaga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Rutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherford Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rutherford Park area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,120. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Rutherford Park apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,477
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,928
825 De la Vina St203Studio,1BA$3,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford Park, CA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rutherford Park area is the $2.86 price per square foot Flat Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Rutherford Park apartment is the 2/2 Model at Los Robles - Senior 55+ starting at $3,900 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Upper State neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensFlat2BR,2BA$2.86
Los Robles - Senior 55+2/21BR,2BA$2.95
521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 11521 E Arrellaga St2BR,2BA$2.77
800 Santa BarbaraUnit 1061BR,1BA$6.88
825 De la Vina St3011BR,1BA$7.78
Citywalk2x12BR,1BA$5.56
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.41
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$4.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Rutherford Park, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Rutherford Park Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherford Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherford Park Apartment is $2,120 at Villa Flores Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherford Park is starting from $3,895 at Citywalk.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.