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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Barbara County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,179. The Arroyo House Student Living. in the Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Barbara County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,179
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $2.29 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Santa Barbara County apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,000 with a $2.41 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.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.29
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1.65
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.55
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR,1BA$2.52
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Amara Apartments2x1 DS2BR,1BA$2.52
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara County

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

There are currently 1208 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,179 to $30,000. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara County ranging from $1,110 to $68,000.

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 $1,110 to $68,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,270.

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 $1,285 to $14,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,320.

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