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

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap 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 County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

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

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Barbara County. 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 County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $350

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

There are 1,433 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

121 N N St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$350/mo
Studio · 1 bath
121 N N StLompoc, CA 93436
The Tahitian Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
The Tahitian ApartmentsGoleta, CA 93117
Special Offer
Call(805) 303-5076
Vandenberg Senior Residence, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,095+ /mo
Studio · 8 units available
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
221 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$1,095+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
221 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
The Wave Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,150/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
The Wave ApartmentsGoleta, CA 93117
Special Offer
125 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$1,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
125 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
435 S H St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 units available
435 S H StLompoc, CA 93436
Santa Maria Studios, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Santa Maria StudiosSanta Maria, CA 93455
Capri Apartments at Isla Vista, Isla Vista, CA 93117
$1,299+ /mo
2 beds · 21 units available
Capri Apartments at Isla VistaIsla Vista, CA 93117
1 Month Free
Westgate Courtyards, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,311+ /mo
2 beds · 3 units available
Westgate CourtyardsSanta Maria, CA 93458
Special Offer
Breakpointe Coronado, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,330+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 24 units available
Breakpointe CoronadoGoleta, CA 93117
$675 Off
124 S G St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,395+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
124 S G StLompoc, CA 93436View units
415 S Broadway #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 725 sq ft
415 S Broadway #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
609 N 4th St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,425/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
609 N 4th StLompoc, CA 93436
421 E Mill St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
421 E Mill St #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
537 N South St #B, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
537 N South St #BLompoc, CA 93436View units
4813 Almaguer Ave #B, Guadalupe, CA 93434
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
4813 Almaguer Ave #BGuadalupe, CA 93434View units
704-708-712 N D St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,525/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
704-708-712 N D StLompoc, CA 93436
La Vista, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,533+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
La VistaSanta Maria, CA 93458
Special Offer
423 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,550/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
423 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
727 N F St #A, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,595/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft
727 N F St #ALompoc, CA 93436
723 N F St #D, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,595/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
723 N F St #DLompoc, CA 93436
4522 11th St #4518D, Guadalupe, CA 93434
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4522 11th St #4518DGuadalupe, CA 93434
1204 W Prune Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1204 W Prune AveLompoc, CA 93436
517 N South St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
517 N South StLompoc, CA 93436
518-520 N G St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
518-520 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
Price Drop
W Cypress St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath
W Cypress StSanta Maria, CA 93458
Orange Gardens, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,625+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Orange GardensSanta Maria, CA 93458
Arbor Square Apartments, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,650+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 40 units available
Arbor Square ApartmentsLompoc, CA 93436
1 Month Free
417 W North Ave #200, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 540 sq ft
417 W North Ave #200Lompoc, CA 93436View units
Special Offer
125 S L St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,650/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
125 S L StLompoc, CA 93436
New Today
49 - Royal Pines LLC, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,675/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
49 - Royal Pines LLCLompoc, CA 93436
532-536 N T St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,695/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
532-536 N T StLompoc, CA 93436
324 N L St #B, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
324 N L St #BLompoc, CA 93436
41 2nd St #8, Buellton, CA 93427
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
41 2nd St #8Buellton, CA 93427
708 W Fesler St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 391 sq ft
708 W Fesler StSanta Maria, CA 93458
536 N T St #B, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,695/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
536 N T St #BLompoc, CA 93436
110 Centennial St #B, Los Alamos, CA 93440
$1,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
110 Centennial St #BLos Alamos, CA 93440
Cassia Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,739+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 15 units available
Cassia ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
310 W Chapel St #L, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
310 W Chapel St #LSanta Maria, CA 93458View units