Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samarkand Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (4 Rentals)

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Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samarkand, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samarkand 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 Samarkand 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 Samarkand 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
415 Rancheria St, Unit 4415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$5.04
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.37
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Bldg 80 - 792 SF1BR,1BA$4.92
Citywalk2x12BR,1BA$5.56
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.46
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Samarkand, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Samarkand Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 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 Samarkand Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Samarkand?

The cheapest apartment in Samarkand is The Arroyo House Student Living. which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in Samarkand costs $6,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Samarkand?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Samarkand that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Samarkand?

Cheap apartments in Samarkand have an average cost of $410 which is $5,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samarkand.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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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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