
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Beach Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)
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Ivy at Carrillo

The Arroyo House Student Living.

800 Santa Barbara

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Villa Flores Apartments
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West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Beach Studio Apartments | $4,050 | $3,900 | $4,200 |
West Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,285 | $4,200 |
West Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $1,285 | $4,495 |
West Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,285 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available West Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Beach area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable West Beach apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $2,950 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Beach, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Beach area is the $3.16 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM Model at Natoma Apartments in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value West Beach apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,900 with a $4.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Natoma Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.54 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Beach, Santa Barbara, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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