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property at 2537 Knightbridge Dr

$875

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2537 Knightbridge Dr

Santa MariaCA93455

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property at 2510 De la Vina St

$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2510 De la Vina St

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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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 Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,200. Park Vista in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Barbara County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,562
The Loop2BR/2BA - Quad Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,659
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,678
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,744
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,799
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,850
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $0.57 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Santa Barbara County apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,250 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Barbara County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 105BR,5.5BA$0.57
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
The Loop2BR/2BA - Quad2BR,2BA$1.92
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.52
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Barbara County?

There are currently 1211 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $19,000. There are also 191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara County ranging from $850 to $89,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Barbara County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Barbara County ranges from $850 to $89,000 with an average monthly rent of $17,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Barbara County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Barbara County range from $1,350 to $14,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,438.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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.