Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Outer West Santa Barbara area of Goleta.

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Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer West Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $1,900 | $2,400 |
Outer West Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,327 | $6,202 |
Outer West Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $1,190 | $7,200 |
Outer West Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,363 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
Outer West Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,620 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hope Ranch priced from $2,575. Sumida Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,090. Here are the most affordable Outer West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $3,090 |
Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Santa Barbara, CA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Santa Barbara area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Outer West Santa Barbara apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $6,070 with a $4.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.27 |
408 Ellwood Beach Dr | 2 BR / 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Patterson Place | Coast | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
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Best Local Schools in Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Santa Barbara Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara is Hope Ranch which is listed at $2,575, while the average apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara costs $19,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West Santa Barbara?
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 Outer West Santa Barbara 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 Outer West Santa Barbara?
Cheap apartments in Outer West Santa Barbara have an average cost of $819 which is $18,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Santa Barbara.
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