Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA (530 Rentals)

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Arrive Los Carneros
$4,395 - $5,518
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$4,395 - $5,518
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Arrive Los Carneros

6505 Sea Star CtGoleta, CA 93117
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property at 7132 Phelps Rd

$4,700

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$4,700
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

7132 Phelps Rd, Unit Pacific Palms Condo

7132 Phelps Rd
GoletaCA93117

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Breakpointe Coronado
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$1,337 - $3,013
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17

Breakpointe Coronado

6672 Abrego RdIsla Vista, CA 93117
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property at 2423 Borton Dr

$9,400

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$9,400
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2423 Borton Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A
$2,950
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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A

2563 Treasure DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Goleta. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly rental property may be just the ticket if you have young ones when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Goleta, this section of town has established a name for itself as one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best school districts available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? West Santa Barbara has come to be providing top-rated access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of town is known as one of the finest submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Santa Barbara

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 530 available West Santa Barbara apartments priced from $1,210 to $30,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,604.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Santa Barbara ranges from $1,687 to $4,485 with an average monthly rent of $2,950.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Santa Barbara cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Santa Barbara range from $1,337 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,181.

How expensive are West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 63 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,357 to $24,500 - averaging $7,352 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.