Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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The Beachwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beachwood

312 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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Carriage House - Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House - Park Place

796 Embarcadero del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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Penthouse Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse Apartments

6621 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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The Aladdin
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Aladdin

6512 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
Student Housing
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monterey Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Arrellaga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ocean View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean View Apartments

505 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Hope Ranch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110

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West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Santa Barbara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Santa Barbara area of Goleta, CA is a Studio unit found at The Loop priced from $1,050. Breakpointe Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LoopSTUDIO - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,050
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 3x23BR,2BA$1,250
Hope RanchPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,507
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,776
Patterson PlaceCoast1BR,1BA$2,853
Encina MeadowsHummingbird1BR,1BA$3,030
Willow SpringsOjai1BR,1BA$3,394
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,400
6587 Cervantes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,450
Sumida Gardens ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$3,451

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Santa Barbara area is the $0.66 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Harbor Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Santa Barbara apartment is the Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens starting at $4,900 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Foothill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Santa Barbara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove5BR/5.5BA - Harbor5BR,5.5BA$0.66
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.06
Arrive Los Carneros IITwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.93
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.24
Encina MeadowsHummingbird1BR,1BA$4.58
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
The Wave1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris1BR,1BA$2.05
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1A1BR,1BA$3.34
The LoopSTUDIO - DoubleStudio ,1BA$3.60

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Goleta, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Santa Barbara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Santa Barbara is at The Loop listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment is $1,399 at The Loop.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Santa Barbara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Santa Barbara is starting from $1,409 at The Loop.

What is the most affordable West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Santa Barbara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Breakpointe Coronado and starts from $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.