Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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1495 Aarhus Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Aarhus Dr

1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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Amberwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1669 Maple AveSolvang, CA 93463
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363 Palm Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Santa Ynez, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Ynez Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ynez, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. in the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood priced from $1,285. Copper Kettle Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ynez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,574
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,617
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA and Nearby

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ynez area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Santa Ynez apartment is the Walnut Model at Oak Park Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Outer Lompoc Santa Ynez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ynez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Oak Park ApartmentsWalnut2BR,2BA$3.11
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.60
310 S H St. ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Windscape VillageTwo Bed/Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Chestnut Village1 bed with Den1BR,1BA$2.80
Oceanwood ApartmentsThe Blossom1BR,1BA$3.14
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.58

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Getting Around Santa Ynez, CA

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34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ynez Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Ynez?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Ynez is at Fiesta listed at $1,617.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Ynez is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the most affordable Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.

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