Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
Student Housing
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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, 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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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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 3 Beds unit found at Breakpointe Coronado priced from $1,250. Hope Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. Here are the most affordable West Santa Barbara apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 3x23BR,2BA$1,250
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,519
Pacific OaksKoi1BR,1BA$2,988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Barbara, CA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Santa Barbara area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value West Santa Barbara apartment is the 2727 Miradero Dr Model at 2727 Miradero Dr, Unit 204 starting at $4,800 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Upper State 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.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
2727 Miradero Dr, Unit 2042727 Miradero Dr3BR,2BA$3.42
Los Robles - Senior 55+2/21BR,2BA$2.99
Arrive Los Carneros IITwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$4.51
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.55
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
3067 Lucinda Ln, Unit Upstairs Duplex3067 Lucinda Ln1BR,1BA$3.86
Pacific OaksKoi1BR,1BA$4.62
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$4.89
Breakpointe CoronadoCoronado 1x1A1BR,1BA$3.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Santa Barbara Neighborhood in Goleta, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Santa Barbara Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Santa Barbara?

The cheapest apartment in West Santa Barbara is Breakpointe Coronado which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in West Santa Barbara costs $4,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 20 regular apartments in 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 West Santa Barbara?

Cheap apartments in West Santa Barbara have an average cost of $781 which is $3,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Santa Barbara.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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