Like any large city, home prices in Santa Barbara have continued to increase over the years. Fortunately, there are still some neighborhoods in Santa Barbara that offer some affordable housing options. These are the cheapest neighborhoods in Santa Barbara for 2025. The neighborhoods are ranked by the lowest median home prices when compared to the average median home price in Santa Barbara.

Population 9,646
-25%
Median Home Value $807,180
25% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 1,696
-24%
Median Home Value $820,733
24% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 2,410
-23%
Median Home Value $836,380
23% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 14,832
-19%
Median Home Value $876,107
19% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 10,372
-18%
Median Home Value $883,836
18% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 7,326
-1%
Median Home Value $1,070,683
1% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Population 5,327
0%
Median Home Value $1,078,700
equal to Santa Barbara
Population 1,369
48%
Median Home Value $1,606,050
48% more expensive than Santa Barbara
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