
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Encanto Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Encanto Heights Studio Apartments | $2,302 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| El Encanto Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,625 | $4,550 |
| El Encanto Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,638 | $1,425 | $8,000 |
| El Encanto Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,344 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| El Encanto Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,401 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Encanto Heights Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Encanto Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Encanto Heights area of Goleta, CA is a Studio unit found at The Loop priced from $1,050. Breakpointe Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable El Encanto Heights apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | STUDIO - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 1BR,1BA | $3,307 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Encanto Heights, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Encanto Heights area is the $0.66 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Harbor Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value El Encanto Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $4,770 with a $3.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove | 5BR/5.5BA - Harbor | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.66 |
| Arrive Los Carneros II | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
| One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Willow Springs | Trail | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Loop | STUDIO - Double | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
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 The Loop which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in El Encanto Heights costs $3,993.
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 53 regular apartments in El Encanto Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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