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 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 County. 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 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.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA from $1,140

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

There are 662 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Capri Apartments at Isla Vista, Isla Vista, CA 93117
$1,141+ /mo
2 beds · 16 units available
Capri Apartments at Isla VistaIsla Vista, CA 93117
1 Month Free
125 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$1,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
125 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Maria Studios, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 426 sq ft
Santa Maria StudiosSanta Maria, CA 93455
Call(213) 725-2258
The Tahitian Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,250+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 3 units available
The Tahitian ApartmentsGoleta, CA 93117
Special Offer
Call(805) 303-5076
The Wave Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
The Wave ApartmentsGoleta, CA 93117
Special Offer
Vandenberg Senior Residence, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,295/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
Westgate Courtyards, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,311+ /mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Westgate CourtyardsSanta Maria, CA 93458
Special Offer
Breakpointe Coronado, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,330+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 12 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 93436
Sierra Sands, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,407+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 18 units available
Sierra SandsSanta Maria, CA 93454
La Vista, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,449+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 15 units available
La VistaSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
1101 E Airport Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,495/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1101 E Airport AveLompoc, CA 93436
49 - Royal Pines LLC, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,550/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
49 - Royal Pines LLCLompoc, CA 93436
The Edge, Goleta, CA 93117
$1,575+ /mo
2 beds · 2 units available
The EdgeGoleta, CA 93117
Special Offer
517 N South St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
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
Orange Gardens, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,625+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Orange GardensSanta Maria, CA 93458
Price Drop
Arbor Square Apartments, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,650+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 37 units available
Arbor Square ApartmentsLompoc, CA 93436
Special Offer
Hancock Terrace, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,669+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 15 units available
Hancock TerraceSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
532-536 N T St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,695/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
532-536 N T StLompoc, CA 93436
4573 12th St, Guadalupe, CA 93434
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
4573 12th StGuadalupe, CA 93434
Price Drop
117-121 S K St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,700/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
117-121 S K StLompoc, CA 93436
228 - Squaw Valley Road LLC, Carpinteria, CA 93013
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
228 - Squaw Valley Road LLCCarpinteria, CA 93013
Western Gardens, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Western GardensSanta Maria, CA 93458
Vine By Vintage, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,750+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 644 - 825 sq ft
Vine By VintageLompoc, CA 93436
Cassia Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,752+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 12 units available
Cassia ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
310 S H St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,795/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
310 S H StLompoc, CA 93436
Price Drop
130 N G St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
130 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
101 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,850+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 392 - 662 sq ft
101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
Vizcaya Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,862+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 11 units available
Vizcaya ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
702 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
702 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
708-712 N G St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,895/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
708-712 N G StLompoc, CA 93436
634 N 3rd St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
634 N 3rd StLompoc, CA 93436
205-215 E Maple Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
205-215 E Maple AveLompoc, CA 93436
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
334 S K St, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,900/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
334 S K StLompoc, CA 93436
Azure Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,928+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 24 units available
Azure ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
LAUREL TOWNHOMES, Lompoc, CA 93436
$1,958/mo
2 beds · 8 units available
LAUREL TOWNHOMESLompoc, CA 93436
New Today
Windscape Village, Lompoc, CA 93436
$2,050+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 26 units available
Windscape VillageLompoc, CA 93436
New Today
Oceanwood Apartments, Lompoc, CA 93436
$2,051+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Oceanwood ApartmentsLompoc, CA 93436