
Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA (522 Rentals)


The Cove

Cortona Point

6656 Picasso Rd

6565 Segovia Rd

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

6578 Trigo Rd

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

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One Mosaic Apartments

Tahitian Apartments

The Wave

Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

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333 Mathilda Dr, Unit Casa De Paz

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682 Carlo Dr, Unit ADU-Apartment

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250 Ellwood Beach Dr

43 Dearborn Pl, Unit 52
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37 Dearborn Pl, Unit 92

5665 Stinson Way

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

150 Sanderling Ln, Unit 150

283 Ellwood Beach Dr

6891 Pasado Rd

529 Asilomar Wy

7386 Calle Real

7620 Hollister Ave

576 Asilomar Wy
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6564 Del Playa Dr

6773 Del Playa Dr

6535 El Nido Ln

6741 Del Playa Dr

331 Moreton Bay Ln

316 Cambridge Dr

29 Dearborn Pl

5509 Huntington Dr

33 Dearborn Pl

6891 Pasado Rd

7767 Kestrel Ln

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Breakpointe Coronado

609 W Junipero St

110 Bodega Ln

Willow Springs

Sumida Gardens Apartments

Patterson Place

Channel View Apartments

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

2127 Red Rose Way
West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Santa Barbara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Santa Barbara Studio Apartments | $3,036 | $1,535 | $4,838 |
| West Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,672 | $4,485 |
| West Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $1,299 | $6,628 |
| West Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,456 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| West Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
San Marcos Senior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
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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
How much are Studio apartments in West Santa Barbara?
There are currently 263 Studio Apartments in West Santa Barbara with rent ranges from $1,535 to $4,838 with an average price of $3,036.
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 $1,672 to $4,485 with an average monthly rent of $2,747.
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 $1,299 to $6,628. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,378.
How expensive are West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 78 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Santa Barbara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $14,000 - averaging $4,456 for the location.
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