Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

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 $2,526. Sumida Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,151. Here are the most affordable Outer West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,526
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$3,151
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Santa Barbara, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Santa Barbara area is the $4.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $5,985. The second greatest value Outer West Santa Barbara apartment is the Topatopa Model at Willow Springs starting at $4,641 with a $3.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.21
Willow SpringsTopatopa3BR,2BA$3.88
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3.77
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Edge2 Bedroom 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$4.65
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$4.71
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$4.67
4674 Tajo Dr4674 Tajo Dr2BR,1BA$4.00
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Santa Barbara

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer West Santa Barbara?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $19,000. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Santa Barbara ranging from $1,300 to $70,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer West Santa Barbara?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer West Santa Barbara ranges from $1,300 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,572.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer West Santa Barbara?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Santa Barbara range from $1,425 to $14,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,320.

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