Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Goleta Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $3,200 (4 Rentals)

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property at 29 Dearborn Pl

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Dearborn Pl

GoletaCA93117
property at 37 Dearborn Pl

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

37 Dearborn Pl, Unit 92, Unit 92

37 Dearborn Pl
GoletaCA93117

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property at 345 Kellogg Way

$4,000

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$4,000

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$4,000

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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345 Kellogg Way

GoletaCA93117

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Downtown Goleta, Goleta, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Goleta, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Goleta area is the $4.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $4,865. The second greatest value Downtown Goleta apartment is the Tropicana Gardens Model at Tropicana Student Housing starting at $1,760 with a $2.01 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 IITwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$4.01
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Patterson PlaceThe Bluffs2BR,1BA$5.10
Willow SpringsOjai1BR,1BA$4.58
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$5.11
Encina MeadowsHummingbird1BR,1BA$4.44
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.60
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1A1BR,1BA$3.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Goleta, Goleta, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Goleta

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Goleta?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Goleta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,035. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Goleta ranging from $3,200 to $6,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Goleta ranges from $3,200 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,733.

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