Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Westside, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Natoma Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$3.16
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.26
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.00
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.66
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF1BR,1BA$5.79
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
Westside, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westside Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Westside Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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