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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA
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Apartments Under $100

  • 28
    1 day ago

    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $50+
    1 BED $3,800
    2 BEDS $3,900

Apartments Under $200

  • 5
    Today

    California Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $176

Apartments Under $2,300

  • 45
    1 day ago

    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,200

Apartments Under $2,500

  • 48
    1 day ago

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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88 /100
Very Walkable
47 /100
Some Transit
83 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 88, Transit Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 83

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $50 and $212.

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

There are 13 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 24 Jun 2025.

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

The average Santa Barbara, CA cheap apartment size is 631 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.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 17 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 $2,880 per month so any rental south of $2,304 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara, CA rents go as low as $176/mo.

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