
Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA (381 Rentals)


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6587 Cervantes Rd

Skyview Apartments

6656 Picasso Rd

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

6565 Segovia Rd

Cortona Point

6578 Trigo Rd

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Arrive Los Carneros II

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Arrive Los Carneros
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Capri Apartments at Isla Vista

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Tropicana Student Housing

The Wave

Tahitian Apartments

One Mosaic Apartments

Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

319 Pacific Oaks Rd, Unit 319 Pacific Oaks

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

7132 Phelps Rd, Unit Pacific Palms Condo
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7636 Hollister Ave, Unit Condo

6636 Del Playa Dr

6736 Sueno Rd

6681 Del Playa Dr

6525 Del Playa Dr

6649 Del Playa Dr

6571 Del Playa Dr

6564 Del Playa Dr

6575 Del Playa Dr

6633 Del Playa Dr
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6597 Del Playa Dr

6581 Del Playa Dr

6773 Del Playa Dr

6557 Del Playa Dr

6669 Del Playa Dr

6583 Del Playa Dr

6631 Del Playa Dr

6579 Del Playa Dr

6573 Del Playa Dr

6647 Del Playa Dr
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6535 El Nido Ln

6599 Del Playa Dr

6585 Del Playa Dr

6533 El Nido Ln

6567 Del Playa Dr

6709 Del Playa Dr

6707 Del Playa Dr

6701 Del Playa Dr

6569 Del Playa Dr

6741 Del Playa Dr
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Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $2,563 | $1,542 | $3,912 |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,687 | $10,000+ |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $1,337 | $7,750 |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,718 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,944 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,128 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Outer West Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,198 | $3,445 | $4,700 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $7,465 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $12,627 | $7,995 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $18,833 | $8,500 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, and the greater Goleta area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Outer West Santa Barbara has come to be a good residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and great education.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there furry friends in your life? this area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Santa Barbara
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA?
As of today, September 07, 2026, there are currently 381 available Outer West Santa Barbara apartments priced from $1,210 to $30,000, with an average monthly rent of $6,794.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer West Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Santa Barbara ranges from $1,687 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,471.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer West Santa Barbara range from $1,337 to $7,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,257.
How expensive are Outer West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 53 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer West Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,357 to $28,000 - averaging $12,718 for the location.
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