Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Beach Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (3 Rentals)

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203 Ladera St
1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Beach, CA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Beach area is the $4.80 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value West Beach apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Natoma Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Rancheria St, Unit 2415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$4.80
Natoma Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$3.16
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.00
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$6.21
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.54
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
609 W Junipero St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$5.52
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Beach Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Beach Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Beach Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Beach is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the most affordable West Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.

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