Cheap Homes for Rent in West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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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 $2,625. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,808. Here are the most affordable West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,625
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,808
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$3,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA

As of May 11, 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 $6,140 with a $4.31 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$4.31
408 Ellwood Beach Dr2 BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$3.18
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3.77
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$4.55
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1B1BR,1BA$2.12
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$5.10

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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 $1,190 to $30,000. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Santa Barbara ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,868.

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 $1,425 to $14,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,320.

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