
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (84 Rentals)
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Paseo Chapala

302 W Montecito St

817 De la Vina St

103 Chapala St

1530 Bath St

718-724 De La Vina St

Sonrisa Apartments

Rancheria Village Apartments

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave
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1407 Bath St

224 W Yanonali St

123 Natoma Ave

Burrton Circle

Prime 8-Apartment Building in West Beach

818 Garden St

310 Ladera St

1135 San Andres St

20 W Mason St

228 W Anapamu St
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1315 Bath St

720 Bath St

Chapala One

El Andaluz

222 W Yanonali St

1415 De La Vina St

125-129 W Yanonali St

1231 Chino St

205 Los Aguajes Ave

130 W Victoria St
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210 W Micheltorena St

640 W Ortega St

414 W Figueroa St

Casalino Court

Creek View

1305 Bath St

324 W Victoria St

633 De La Vina St

116-118 Bath St

509 Fig Ave
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1022 Garden St

209 W Valerio St

316 W Valerio St

1015 Laguna St

303 W Valerio St

308 W De la Guerra St

221 W Victoria St

1219 De La Vina St

1220 Bath St

Lanai Apartments
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West Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown Santa Barbar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown Santa Barbar Studio Apartments | $3,612 | $3,200 | $4,000 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,035 | $3,600 | $6,000 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,076 | $3,950 | $6,800 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,216 | $4,900 | $7,550 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown Santa Barbar area of Santa Barbara, CA is a Studio unit found at Alena on Haley priced from $3,200. El Jardin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $4,400. Here are the most affordable West Downtown Santa Barbar apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom 2D (mkt) | 2BR,2BA | $4,400 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Santa Barbar, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Santa Barbar area is the $3.88 price per square foot 605 W Anapamu St Model at 605 W Anapamu St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value West Downtown Santa Barbar apartment is the 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 starting at $6,000 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown Santa Barbar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 W Anapamu St | 605 W Anapamu St | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.88 |
| 415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 | 415 Rancheria St | 4BR,1.5BA | $4.80 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G | 2BR,1BA | $7.24 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.22 |
| Alena on Haley | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Downtown Santa Barbar, Santa Barbara, CA
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown Santa Barbar is starting from $4,400 at El Jardin.
What is the most affordable West Downtown Santa Barbar Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Downtown Santa Barbar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at El Jardin and starts from $4,900.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.