Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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221 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 611 Del La Guerra St W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1,700
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1,980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,995 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1.65
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.99
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$5.79
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
825 De la Vina St203Studio ,1BA$8.14
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Downtown Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Downtown is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the most affordable West Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.

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