Cheap Apartments for Rent near Santa Ynez, CA from $800 (27 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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Fiesta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fiesta

416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436
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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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Square Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood priced from $1,650. Fiesta in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ynez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,678
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,915
6578 Trigo RdUnit FStudio,1BA$2,300
Skyview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
6565 Segovia RdUnit 61BR,1BA$2,500
6656 Picasso Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,525
Parke West Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$2,695

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

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ynez area is the $0.57 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Santa Ynez apartment is the Plan C Model at Bradley Garden Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Santa Maria 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$0.57
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.99
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Parke West Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$3.28
Oak Park ApartmentsAcorn2BR,1BA$3.63
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05
FiestaLoft UnitStudio ,1BA$3.39

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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 $1,678.

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 Arbor Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Ynez Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1524 Garden St and starts from $4,600.

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