
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)
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341 Cambridge Dr, Unit B

6656 Picasso Rd

6565 Segovia Rd

Skyview Apartments

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1
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570 Carlo Dr, Unit 1

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6587 Cervantes Rd

La Loma Apartments

The Beachwood

Berkshire Terrace
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Carriage House - Park Place

Penthouse Apartments

The Aladdin

29 Dearborn Pl

6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2

Patterson Place
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3935 Foothill Rd, Unit 3

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759 Embarcadero Del Mar

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Tori Fore

Embarcadero Apartments

Verano Courtyard Apartments
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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 | $2,638 | $1,542 | $4,212 |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,687 | $4,485 |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $1,337 | $6,300 |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,020 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| Outer West Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,082 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Loop priced from $1,659. 6578 Trigo Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Outer West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1,659 |
| 6578 Trigo Rd | Unit F | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Skyview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 6565 Segovia Rd | Unit 6 | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 6656 Picasso Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Santa Barbara, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Santa Barbara area is the $0.57 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Outer West Santa Barbara apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $5,620 with a $3.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove | 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.57 |
| Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.95 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Encina Meadows | Monarch | 2BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| 110 Bodega Ln | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Skyview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 6578 Trigo Rd | Unit F | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Santa Barbara Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Santa Barbara is under $3,640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Outer West Santa Barbara costs $8,941.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West Santa Barbara?
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 43 regular apartments in Outer West Santa Barbara 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 Outer West Santa Barbara?
Cheap apartments in Outer West Santa Barbara have an average cost of $1,254 which is $7,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Santa Barbara.
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