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property at 329 E Mariposa Way

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

329 E Mariposa Way

Santa MariaCA93454

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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. Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. 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
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 61BR,1BA$1,225
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 3x23BR,2BA$1,250
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

As of June 03, 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 Bordeaux Model at Montiavo starting at $3,201 with a $2.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 105BR,5.5BA$0.56
MontiavoBordeaux3BR,2BA$2.37
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X23BR,2BA$2.40
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.12
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.29
The Loop2BR/2BA - Quad2BR,2BA$1.92
Fiesta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
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 1220 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $19,000. There are also 179 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 $21,090.

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 $1,250 to $14,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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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