Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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The Beachwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beachwood

312 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3450 Richland Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hope Ranch priced from $2,539. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,017. Here are the most affordable West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,539
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$3,017
Patterson PlaceThe Reef1BR,1BA$3,170
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3,400
6587 Cervantes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 West Santa Barbara apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $5,761 with a $4.05 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.05
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Nest3BR,2BA$4.22
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$4.09
3830 Crescent Dr, Unit B3830 Crescent Dr2BR,1BA$3.50
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3.58
Willow SpringsAnacapa2BR,1BA$3.99
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$4.62
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Goleta, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Santa Barbara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Santa Barbara is at listed at $1,260.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment is $2,539 at Hope Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Santa Barbara is starting from $3,400 at The Messina.

What is the most affordable West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Springs and starts from $4,411.

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