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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA


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  • Apartments Under $900

  • 1 bd $800
    Base rent
    Standard Bedroom-126 Mizar Place, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer • Wheelchair Access
  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Rent specials
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    Income restricted
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    Westgate Courtyards

    4.5 (4)
    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Apartments Under $1,600

  • New Units Available 17 units available
    Studio $1,598+
    1 bd $1,834+
    2 bd $2,287+
    Total monthly cost
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    La Vista

    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 $1,650
    2 bd $2,231
    Base rent
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    Fiesta Apts

    4.5 (11)
    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Apartments Under $1,900

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

    VIZCAYA APARTMENTS

    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Apartments Under $2,100

  • Rewards New Units Available
    1 bd $2,049
    2 bd $2,458
    Base rent Income restricted
    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
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    SILVERWOOD TOWNHOMES

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

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 8-0-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 $800 and $5,830.

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

There are 47 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 21 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 848 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 41 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 $2,792 per month so any rental south of $2,233 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara County, CA rents go as low as $800/mo.