What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Barbara, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Barbara. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Santa Barbara, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Barbara. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Barbara. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Barbara, CA?

There are 82 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

125 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$1,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
125 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Tropical Gardens Mobile Home Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Tropical Gardens Mobile Home ParkSanta Barbara, CA 93103
Call(805) 608-4387
421 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,145/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
421 W De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
248 - Sanchez Family Trust (Calle Real), Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
248 - Sanchez Family Trust (Calle Real)Santa Barbara, CA 93110
New Today
Call(213) 464-1955
608-612 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,445/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
608-612 Santa Barbara St.Santa Barbara, CA 93101
De La Vina - 1711, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
De La Vina - 1711Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Price Drop
323 W Quinto St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$2,700/mo
Studio · 1 units available
323 W Quinto StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
1035 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1035 Cliff DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$2,867+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
Hope RanchSanta Barbara, CA 93110
New Today
Ivy Arrellaga Apartments, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,900/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Ivy Arrellaga ApartmentsSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Islay-409 W., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,950/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Islay-409 W.Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Price Drop
529 W. Victoria - 1236 San Pascual, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,995+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
529 W. Victoria - 1236 San PascualSanta Barbara, CA 93101
New Today
Hope Gardens, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$3,195/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Hope GardensSanta Barbara, CA 93105
New Today
203 Ladera Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$3,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
203 Ladera StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
New Today
1015 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1015 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
4700 Dexter Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$3,350/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
4700 Dexter DrSanta Barbara, CA 93110
Plaza Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$3,395+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
Plaza RivieraSanta Barbara, CA 93103
1109-1119 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1109-1119 San Pascual StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Channel View Apartments, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Channel View ApartmentsSanta Barbara, CA 93109
3711 San Remo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$3,692/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
3711 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
121, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$3,695+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 2 units available
121Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1001 & 1003 Neil Park Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$3,695/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1001 & 1003 Neil Park AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
Los Robles Apartments - Senior 55+, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$3,900/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Los Robles Apartments - Senior 55+Santa Barbara, CA 93105
19 Oak St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$3,950/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
19 Oak StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
Price Drop
617 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
617 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
La Colina Gardens, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
La Colina GardensSanta Barbara, CA 93110
Santa Barbara - Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
$4,199/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
Santa Barbara - Calle RealSanta Barbara, CA 93111
800 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,200/mo
Studio · 1 units available
800 Santa Barbara StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
El Jardin, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,300+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 7 units available
El JardinSanta Barbara, CA 93101
1 Month Free
The Marc, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$4,445+ /mo
2 beds · 3 units available
The MarcSanta Barbara, CA 93105
1715 Chino St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
1715 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Price Drop
Ivy at Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
Ivy at AnapamuSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Ivy at Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,500/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Ivy at CarrilloSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Newly Remodeled Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$4,700/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft
Newly Remodeled Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Arlington Village, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$5,295/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
Arlington VillageSanta Barbara, CA 93101
518 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$5,500/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
518 E Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
New Today
825 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$5,950/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
825 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Price Drop