
Cheap Homes for Rent in Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,700 (5 Rentals)
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Westside, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Westside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westside 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,740 | $3,700 | $5,500 |
Westside 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,950 | $6,500 | $9,400 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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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 $2,000. Here are the most affordable Westside 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 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 | 415 Rancheria St | 4BR,1.5BA | $4.80 |
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 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside
What type of rentals are currently available in Westside?
There are currently 292 Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $6,000. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside ranging from $3,700 to $9,400.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westside?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westside ranges from $3,700 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $6,345.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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