Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)

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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
Student Housing
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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
Student Housing
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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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El Encanto Heights, Goleta, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Encanto Heights, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Encanto Heights area is the $4.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,140. The second greatest value El Encanto Heights apartment is the 2 BR / 1BA Model at 408 Ellwood Beach Dr starting at $3,500 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Encanto Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.31
408 Ellwood Beach Dr2 BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$3.18
Arrive Los Carneros3 Bedroom + 2 Bath | Arrive I3BR,2BA$5.21
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Tahitian ApartmentsThe Edge 2x2- Upstairs2BR,2BA$7.41
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.18
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B1BR,1BA$2.12
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.42
6587 Cervantes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Encanto Heights, Goleta, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Goleta, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood in Goleta, CA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Encanto Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Encanto Heights?

The cheapest apartment in El Encanto Heights is Cortona Point which is listed at $3,350, while the average apartment in El Encanto Heights costs $19,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Encanto Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in El Encanto Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Encanto Heights?

Cheap apartments in El Encanto Heights have an average cost of $1,017 which is $17,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Encanto Heights.

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