
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rutherford Park Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (40 Rentals)
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Villa Flores Apartments

1418 Bath St

2956 Glen Albyn Dr

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

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2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden

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2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c
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510 Chapala St

609 W Junipero St

226 W De la Guerra St

118 W Pedregosa St

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De La Vina Apartments

3450 Richland Dr
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Park East Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

3735 San Remo Dr

Arlington Village

2102 Bath St

2126 Castillo St

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152- 1825 Chapala LLC

Alta Vista Garden Apartments

114 W Calle Crespis Apartments

Monterey Pines

Palm Gardens Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

Hope Ranch

121 W Arrellaga St
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411 E Anapamu St

Ivy at Carrillo

5328 Traci Dr

Rose Garden Apartments

314 W Mission St

1330 Carmelita Ave

The Messina

2109 Gillespie St
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Rutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rutherford Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Park Studio Apartments | $3,411 | $2,595 | $5,601 |
| Rutherford Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Rutherford Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,088 | $3,675 | $7,500 |
| Rutherford Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 40 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 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 Rutherford Park apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,683 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,757 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,450 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford Park, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford Park 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 Rutherford Park apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,450 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Westside 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | 2BR,2BA | $6.70 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| 1821 Chino St, Unit A | 1821 Chino St | 2BR,1BA | $4.97 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRutherford Park, Santa Barbara, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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.
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 $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
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 $3,450 at The Messina.
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