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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Santa Barbara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $1,820 | $1,260 | $2,800 |
West Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $1,327 | $6,542 |
West Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,962 | $1,190 | $7,394 |
West Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,168 | $1,325 | $9,636 |
West Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,220 | $9,900 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,539 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $3,017 |
Patterson Place | The Reef | 1BR,1BA | $3,170 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,400 |
6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 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 | $4.05 |
Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Nest | 3BR,2BA | $4.22 |
609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
3830 Crescent Dr, Unit B | 3830 Crescent Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
Willow Springs | Anacapa | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
The Marc | Plan A2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.62 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
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Best Local Schools in West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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