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Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+
2660 Santa Maria WaySanta Maria, CA 93455
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1311 W Battles RdSanta Maria, CA 93458
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6598 Seville RdGoleta, CA 93117
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406 Morrison AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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GuadalupeCA93434
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Hancock Terrace
534 E Boone StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Chestnut Village
960 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Park Avenue Arms Apartments
517 E Park AveSanta Maria, CA 93454
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424 East Mill Street
418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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223 North School Street
223 N School StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Vandenberg Senior Residence
1316 S BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Hummel Village
4454-4468 Hummel DrOrcutt, CA 93455
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Bahia La Paz
1001 E Cypress AveLompoc, CA 93436
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The Palms
901-925 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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Tori Fore
3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Bay Laurel Apartments
812 W Laurel AveLompoc, CA 93436
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1495 Aarhus Dr
1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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Valley Crest Apartments
617-625 N F StLompoc, CA 93436
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Hummel Cottages- 55+ Community
619 Hummel Village CtSanta Maria, CA 93455
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Copper Kettle Apartments
716 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
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Casa Serena Senior Apartments
130 S Fifth StLompoc, CA 93436
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Arbor Square Apartments
800 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Amberwood Apartments
1669 Maple AveSolvang, CA 93463
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405 Corona del Mar
405 Corona del MarSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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363 Palm Way
363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Fiesta
416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436
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De La Vina Apartments
3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arbor Ridge
330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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310 S H St. Apartments
310 S H StLompoc, CA 93436
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Gateway Apartments
101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Park East Apartments
322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Verano Courtyard Apartments
249-311 Verano DrSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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3450 Richland Dr
3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Summerwood Townhome Apartments
705 Summerwood LnLompoc, CA 93436
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Vizcaya Apartments
1720 S Depot StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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551-555 W Pueblo St
551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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130 N G St
130 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
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Santa Barbara County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Barbara County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Studio Apartments | $2,172 | $1,200 | $4,199 |
| Santa Barbara County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,250 | $5,950 |
| Santa Barbara County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,299 | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,151 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Barbara County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Barbara County, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,200. Breakpointe Coronado in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Barbara County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Park Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1,659 |
| La Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,661 |
| Fiesta | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Park Avenue Arms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Arbor Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Windscape Village | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,019 |
| Knollwood Meadows Apartments | Flora | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Santa Barbara County apartment is the 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 Model at St Claire starting at $2,900 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Barbara County 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 | $0.56 |
| St Claire | 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Centennial Gardens Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Hancock Terrace | 2x2 Cinema | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| La Plaza Villas | 2/2 Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Fiesta | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Barbara County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Barbara County is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Barbara County is La Vista which is listed at $1,764, while the average apartment in Santa Barbara County costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Barbara County?
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 40 regular apartments in Santa Barbara County 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 Santa Barbara County?
Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara County have an average cost of $891 which is $2,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Barbara County.
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