Cheapest Neighborhoods In Santa Barbara, CA To Buy A House

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 2026. The neighborhoods are ranked by the lowest median home prices when compared to the average median home price in Santa Barbara.

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Westside
Population 10,032
-25%
Median Home Value $1,434,669
25% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Downtown
Population 1,748
-24%
Median Home Value $1,461,350
24% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Waterfront
Population 2,479
-20%
Median Home Value $1,533,880
20% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Mesa
Population 10,661
-19%
Median Home Value $1,555,646
19% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Upper State
Population 15,247
-17%
Median Home Value $1,589,366
17% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Eastside
Population 7,475
-2%
Median Home Value $1,877,016
2% less expensive than Santa Barbara
Las Positas
Population 5,486
0%
Median Home Value $1,913,487
equal to Santa Barbara
Riviera
Population 1,410
53%
Median Home Value $2,937,288
53% more expensive than Santa Barbara

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