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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA. 35 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,500

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    4.5 (4)
    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $1,700

  • New Units Available 16 units available
    Studio $1,598+
    1 bd $1,819+
    2 bd $2,287+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (12)
    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    Studio $1,655
    2 bd $2,231
    Base rent
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    4.5 (11)
    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $1,900

  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,862
    2 bd $2,050
    3 bd $2,582
    Base rent
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $2,100

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    1 bd $2,049
    2 bd $2,458
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

Apartments Under $2,700

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
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    4.0 (37)
    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    Verified Listing

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
7-0-county

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,655 and $5,781.

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

There are 42 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 2 Aug 2026.

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

The average Santa Barbara County, CA cheap apartment size is 808 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara County, 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 County, CA?

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

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Barbara County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA has never been easier. We feature 35 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Barbara County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Barbara County, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Barbara County is $2,825 per month so any rental south of $2,260 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara County, CA rents go as low as $1,598/mo.