Save Search

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

Quick filters
  • Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $2,600 Apartments Under $3,000

  • Apartments Under $300

  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $200
    1 bd $2,000
    3 bd $3,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2027 Castillo Street

    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    SILVERWOOD TOWNHOMES

    4.0 (37)
    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $3,000

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Arrellaga

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2-1-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,000 and $2,900.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Barbara, CA on RentCafe?

There are 2 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 5 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average Santa Barbara, CA cheap apartment size is 390 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Barbara, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Barbara, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Barbara, CA has never been easier. We feature 8 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Barbara, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Barbara, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Barbara is $2,917 per month so any rental south of $2,334 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara, CA rents go as low as $200/mo.