Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Chestnut Village
$1,885 - $2,085
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Chestnut Village

960 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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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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Fiesta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fiesta

416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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The Diplomat
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Diplomat

325 Burton Mesa BlvdLompoc, CA 93436
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Hope Ranch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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Ivy at Carrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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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 Breakpointe Coronado in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood priced from $1,250. Arbor Square Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ynez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 3x23BR,2BA$1,250
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
363 Palm Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Fiesta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,931
Knollwood Meadows ApartmentsFlora1BR,1BA$2,133
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Elements Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$2,595

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

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ynez 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 Ynez apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Fiesta starting at $1,850 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek 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.
The Cove5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 105BR,5.5BA$0.56
Fiesta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.60
363 Palm Way1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B1BR,1BA$2.69
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ynez Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment is $1,650 at Arbor Square Apartments.

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 $1,850 at Fiesta.

What is the most affordable Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Breakpointe Coronado and starts from $1,250.

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