
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Downtown Santa Barbar area of Santa Barbara.


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602 W Carrillo St, Unit B

Paseo Chapala

718-724 De La Vina St

817 De la Vina St

103 Chapala St

1530 Bath St

Sonrisa Apartments

Rancheria Village Apartments

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave
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1407 Bath St

224 W Yanonali St

Burrton Circle

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1135 San Andres St

20 W Mason St

818 Garden St

310 Ladera St

222 W Yanonali St

1415 De La Vina St
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125-129 W Yanonali St

302 W Montecito St

228 W Anapamu St

1315 Bath St

720 Bath St

Chapala One

El Andaluz

1231 Chino St

205 Los Aguajes Ave

130 W Victoria St
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123 Natoma Ave

210 W Micheltorena St

1305 Bath St

324 W Victoria St

633 De La Vina St

Casalino Court

Creek View

414 W Figueroa St

640 W Ortega St

116-118 Bath St
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509 Fig Ave

1022 Garden St

209 W Valerio St

316 W Valerio St

1015 Laguna St

303 W Valerio St

1024 Laguna St

414 Chapala St

221 E Haley St

308 W De la Guerra St
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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 | $1,885 | $1,885 | $1,885 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,440 | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,850 | $3,550 | $9,500 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $4,850 | $4,850 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 85 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,500 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Santa Barbar, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Santa Barbar area is the $3.76 price per square foot 603 W Anapamu St Model at 603 W Anapamu St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value West Downtown Santa Barbar apartment is the 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 starting at $6,300 with a $5.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 W Anapamu St | 603 W Anapamu St | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.76 |
| 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 | 415 Rancheria St | 4BR,1.5BA | $5.04 |
| 602 W Carrillo St, Unit B | 602 W Carrillo St | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.02 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Santa Barbar Apartment is $4,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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 $7,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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