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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 $2,526. 609 W Junipero St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,526
609 W Junipero St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2,995
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$3,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Santa Barbara area is the $4.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,010. The second greatest value West Santa Barbara apartment is the Tropicana Gardens Model at Tropicana Student Housing starting at $1,760 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Cabrillo Business Park 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.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.22
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.00
The Edge2 Bedroom 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$4.65
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$4.71
Pacific OaksMagnolia2BR,1BA$4.23
Willow SpringsTrail1BR,1BA$4.33
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$4.66
4674 Tajo Dr4674 Tajo Dr2BR,1BA$4.00
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$4.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Santa Barbara

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

There are currently 480 Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $30,000. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Santa Barbara ranging from $1,900 to $70,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Santa Barbara ranges from $1,900 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,779.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Santa Barbara range from $1,375 to $10,139, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,700 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,900.

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