Cheap Homes for Rent in West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,600 (3 Rentals)

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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $4.26 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the The Classic Two Model at Plaza Riviera starting at $4,195 with a $4.85 price per square foot in the Riviera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.85
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.00
20 E Islay St, Unit B20 E Islay St1BR,1BA$4.00
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228228 E Figueroa St2BR,1BA$4.87
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in West Downtown?

There are currently 345 Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $10,000. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Downtown ranging from $3,600 to $31,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Downtown ranges from $3,600 to $31,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,873.

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