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6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encina Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,337 (1 Rental)
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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 | $2,584 | $1,542 | $3,912 |
| Encina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,687 | $4,485 |
| Encina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $1,337 | $5,760 |
| Encina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,608 | $1,357 | $6,215 |
| Encina 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,445 | $2,883 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encina, CA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Encina 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 Encina 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 Encina apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.37 |
| 6656 Picasso Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
| Encina Meadows | Monarch | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | 1BR,1.5BA | $6.28 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.83 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 6587 Cervantes Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.73 |
| Capri Apartments at Isla Vista | Abrego Gaucho | 2BR,1.5BA | $8.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encina Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encina?
The cheapest apartment in Encina is Magnolia which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Encina costs $2,500.
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 7 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 $1,371 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Encina.
Expert Rental Resources
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