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Sumida Gardens Apartments
122 Sumida Gardens LnSanta Barbara, CA 93111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UC Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)
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6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2
6703 Del Playa
Isla VistaCA93117
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6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6656 Picasso Rd
6656 Picasso RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Skyview Apartments
910 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6565 Segovia Rd
6565 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
6703 Del Playa Dr A-1
GoletaCA93117
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760 Embarcadero Del Norte
760 Embarcadero Del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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6587 Cervantes Rd
6587 Cervantes RdGoleta, CA 93117
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759 Embarcadero Del Mar
759 Embarcadero del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Embarcadero Apartments
833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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Carriage House - Park Place
796 Embarcadero del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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Penthouse Apartments
6621 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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The Aladdin
6512 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
29 Dearborn Pl
GoletaCA93117
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UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UC Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,304 | $1,542 | $3,077 |
| UC Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,687 | $4,485 |
| UC Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,337 | $5,622 |
| UC Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,031 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| UC Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,082 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available UC Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the UC Santa Barbara area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Loop priced from $1,659. 6578 Trigo Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable UC Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1,659 |
| 6578 Trigo Rd | Unit F | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Skyview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 6565 Segovia Rd | Unit 6 | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 6656 Picasso Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Santa Barbara, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the UC Santa Barbara area is the $0.57 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value UC Santa Barbara apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $5,595 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Cove | 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.57 |
| Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.93 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Willow Springs | Anapamu | 2BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Skyview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 6578 Trigo Rd | Unit F | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 6656 Picasso Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Santa Barbara, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UC Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UC Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in UC Santa Barbara is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in UC Santa Barbara costs $8,941.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UC Santa Barbara?
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 43 regular apartments in UC Santa Barbara 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 UC Santa Barbara?
Cheap apartments in UC Santa Barbara have an average cost of $1,381 which is $7,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UC Santa Barbara.
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