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$1,299 - $1,8092 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18
Capri Apartments at Isla Vista
6598 Seville RdGoleta, CA 93117
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encina Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,100 (1 Rental)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Encina area of Goleta.
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Encina, Goleta, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Encina?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encina Studio Apartments | $2,840 | $1,535 | $4,199 |
| Encina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,672 | $4,485 |
| Encina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $1,299 | $5,622 |
| Encina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,946 | $1,250 | $6,030 |
| Encina 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,100 | $2,876 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encina, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Encina area is the $4.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Encina apartment is the 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath A | Arrive I Model at Arrive Los Carneros starting at $4,550 with a $4.82 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Encina apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive Los Carneros II | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.04 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath A | Arrive I | 2BR,2BA | $4.82 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 1BR,1BA | $4.49 |
| Sumida Gardens Apartments | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Patterson Place | The Reef | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encina Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encina?
The cheapest apartment in Encina is Encina Meadows which is listed at $2,968, while the average apartment in Encina costs $5,044.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Encina?
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 16 regular apartments in Encina 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 Encina?
Cheap apartments in Encina have an average cost of $1,510 which is $3,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Encina.
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