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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA

356 Rentals
  1. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,000

    1 Castillo St

    1 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  2. Building Photo - Riviera Gem!
    3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $6,700

    Riviera Gem!

    823 Via Granada, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  3. Building Photo - 4449 Vieja Dr
    4 BEDS, 3.25 BATHS
    $12,000

    4449 Vieja Dr

    4449 Vieja Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  4. Building Photo - 1161 High Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $12,500

    1161 High Rd

    1161 High Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
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Santa Barbara at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,239
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Santa Barbara
7

School Rating

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Schools in Santa Barbara
39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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Transportation in Santa Barbara
84

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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Transportation in Santa Barbara

Renting in Santa Barbara

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Alta Mesa 671 Sq Ft $1,659/mo
  • Hope 601 Sq Ft $3,008/mo

Getting Around Santa Barbara

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,020 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,107 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
0 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
900 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
560 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
458 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
353 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
300 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
193 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
441 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
374 Students

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