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716 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
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551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1300 N L StLompoc, CA 93436
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113 S U StLompoc, CA 93436
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1060 Village DrOrcutt, CA 93455
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Knollwood Meadows Apartments
4036 Cedarhurst DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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530 2nd PlSolvang, CA 93463
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1055 Village DrOrcutt, CA 93455
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Elements Apartments
3517 Mercury DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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363 Palm Way
363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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310 S H StLompoc, CA 93436
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416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436
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3735 San Remo Dr
3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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325 Burton Mesa BlvdLompoc, CA 93436
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Santa Ynez, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Ynez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Santa Ynez Studio Apartments | $2,168 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| Santa Ynez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,550 | $5,950 |
| Santa Ynez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $1,425 | $7,500 |
| Santa Ynez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,180 | $1,250 | $6,515 |
| Santa Ynez 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,100 | $2,876 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Copper Kettle Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Arbor Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 363 Palm Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Chestnut Village | 1 bed with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ynez, CA and Nearby
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ynez area is the $0.61 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Harbor 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Cove | 5BR/5.5BA - Harbor | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.61 |
| Fiesta | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Bradley Garden Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Arbor Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 363 Palm Way | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Chestnut Village | 1 bed with Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Copper Kettle Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ynez Apartment is $1,550 at Copper Kettle Apartments.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Ynez is starting from $1,745 at Copper Kettle Apartments.
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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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