Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Goleta Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,337 (17 Rentals)

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Arrive Los Carneros
$4,395 - $5,518
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Arrive Los Carneros

6505 Sea Star CtGoleta, CA 93117
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Magnolia
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia

393 Magnolia AveGoleta, CA 93117

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The Edge
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edge

6509 Pardall RdGoleta, CA 93117
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Cheapest Available Downtown Goleta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Goleta area of Goleta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia priced from $2,450. 6587 Cervantes Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Goleta apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,450
6587 Cervantes Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,150
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3,654
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,775
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I1BR,1BA$4,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Goleta, CA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Goleta area is the $4.37 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,215. The second greatest value Downtown Goleta apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 6656 Picasso Rd starting at $4,500 with a $4.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Goleta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.37
6656 Picasso Rd2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$4.09
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3.98
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I1BR,1.5BA$6.28
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.83
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05
6587 Cervantes Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.73
Capri Apartments at Isla VistaAbrego Gaucho2BR,1.5BA$8.39

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Downtown Goleta, Goleta, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Goleta Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Goleta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Goleta Apartment is $2,450 at Magnolia.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Goleta is starting from $3,654 at Encina Meadows.

What is the most affordable Downtown Goleta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Goleta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortona Point and starts from $5,925.

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