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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA
162 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $100

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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,600
    2 BEDS $4,600

Apartments Under $600

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    5750 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013
    STUDIO $571

Apartments Under $1,300

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    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,500
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,257
    2 BEDS $1,511
    3+ BEDS $1,746

Apartments Under $1,400

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $1,900

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    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    710 W. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,400
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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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 $65 and $2,400.

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

There are 168 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 16 Jan 2025.

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

The average Santa Barbara County, CA cheap apartment size is 871 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Santa Barbara County, CA.

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 162 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 $2,734 per month so any rental south of $2,187 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara County, CA rents go as low as $571/mo.

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