Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)
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El Encanto Heights, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Encanto Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Encanto Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,700 | $4,485 |
El Encanto Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,325 | $1,425 | $7,200 |
El Encanto Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,569 | $1,250 | $6,025 |
El Encanto Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Encanto Heights, CA
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Encanto Heights area is the $4.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $5,475. The second greatest value El Encanto Heights apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at One Mosaic Apartments starting at $5,300 with a $5.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Encanto Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive Los Carneros II | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.51 |
One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.53 |
Pacific Oaks | Koi | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Encanto Heights, Goleta, CA
Ranked #7
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood in Goleta, CA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Encanto Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Encanto Heights?
The cheapest apartment in El Encanto Heights is Breakpointe Coronado which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in El Encanto Heights costs $4,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Encanto Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in El Encanto Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Encanto Heights?
Cheap apartments in El Encanto Heights have an average cost of $925 which is $3,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Encanto Heights.
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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