1523-1527 Chapala St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Santa Barbar Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (19 Rentals)
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1418 Bath St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
510 Chapala St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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$2,9001 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1
817 Castillo St, Unit B
817 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
214 W Ortega St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
226 W De la Guerra St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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$3,200 - $6,800Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alena on Haley
219 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
226-232 W Mason St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1Total Monthly Price
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1426 Bath St, Unit A
1426 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
18 W Victoria St, Unit 310
18 W Victoria St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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18987676 W Victoria St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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121 W Arrellaga St
121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Olive Street Lofts
915 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Coronel Apartments
555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Ivy at Carrillo
520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Soltara
27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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 | $2,711 | $2,250 | $3,250 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $2,900 | $5,950 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,188 | $3,799 | $7,500 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,789 | $4,495 | $7,550 |
| West Downtown Santa Barbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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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 $4,300. 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 | $4,300 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown Santa Barbar, CA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Downtown Santa Barbar 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 West Downtown Santa Barbar apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G Model at El Jardin starting at $5,800 with a $7.24 price per square foot in the Waterfront 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | 2BR,2BA | $6.70 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G | 2BR,1BA | $7.24 |
| 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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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 $3,800 at Alena on Haley.
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 $4,300 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 $4,600.
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