Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encina Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $2,900 (7 Rentals)

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Encina, Goleta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Encina Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Encina area of Goleta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Patterson Place priced from $2,998. The Wave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,595. Here are the most affordable Encina apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patterson PlaceCoast1BR,1BA$2,998
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath1BR,1BA$3,595
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3,697

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encina, CA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Encina area is the $4.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,230. The second greatest value Encina apartment is the 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath | Arrive I Model at Arrive Los Carneros starting at $5,745 with a $5.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.38
Arrive Los Carneros3 Bedroom + 2 Bath | Arrive I3BR,2BA$5.29
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3.89
Patterson PlaceCoast1BR,1BA$4.89
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Encina, Goleta, CA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Goleta, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Encina Neighborhood in Goleta, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encina Apartments

What is the most affordable Encina Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Encina Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrive Los Carneros and starts from $5,745.

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