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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA. 39 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $300

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

    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,400

  • Rent specials
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • New units available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,395
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    923 Francis Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,600

  • New units available 17 units available
    Studio $1,586+
    1 bd $1,771+
    2 bd $2,287+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (12)
    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

Apartments Under $1,700

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    Studio $1,655
    2 bd $1,850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (11)
    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,862
    2 bd $2,050
    3 bd $2,582
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $2,100

  • Rewards
    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
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (37)
    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
9-0-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 $1,395 and $10,000.

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

There are 44 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 13 Jul 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 793 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 39 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 $2,812 per month so any rental south of $2,250 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara County, CA rents go as low as $200/mo.