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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

189 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA. 189 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $100

  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
    Today

    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $4,600

Apartments Under $300

  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
    Today

    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
    Today

    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,500
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    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 $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Today

    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,583
    2 BEDS $1,902

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with a sink a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    STUDIO $1,769+
    1 BED $1,957+
    2 BEDS $1,954+
  • the front of the townhomes building with a sign that says treasury town homes
    Today

    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
  • a living room with wooden tables and chairs and a television
    Today

    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,100
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,300
  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
    Today

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 826 Cook St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    2 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 $4,600.

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

There are 253 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 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 879 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 189 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 $2,761 per month so any rental south of $2,209 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Barbara County, CA rents go as low as $200/mo.

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