Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Santa Barbara County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Barbara County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $981. The Arroyo House Student Living. in the Downtown Santa Barbara 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 Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$981
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9Studio,1BA$1,350
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,415
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,574
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,620
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,658
310 S H St. ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Barbara County area is the $1.82 price per square foot 414 W Walnut Ave Model at 414 W Walnut Ave, Unit 1 in the in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Santa Barbara County apartment is the Burgundy Model at Montiavo starting at $3,272 with a $2.52 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.
414 W Walnut Ave, Unit 1414 W Walnut Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
MontiavoBurgundy3BR,2BA$2.52
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.32
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsCharleston2BR,1BA$2.58
310 S H St. ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
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 1196 Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $19,000. There are also 212 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Barbara County ranging from $1,200 to $100,000.

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 $1,200 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $28,227.

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 $2,500 to $31,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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