
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rutherford Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
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1525 Chapala St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rutherford Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Park Studio Apartments | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Rutherford Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $2,120 | $5,600 |
| Rutherford Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,108 | $3,300 | $5,950 |
| Rutherford Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,697 | $4,500 | $4,795 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rutherford Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,477 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,928 |
| 825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colina Gardens | Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Los Robles - Senior 55+ | 2/2 | 1BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 11 | 521 E Arrellaga St | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Unit 106 | 1BR,1BA | $6.88 |
| 825 De la Vina St | 301 | 1BR,1BA | $7.78 |
| Citywalk | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.56 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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