Cheap Homes for Rent in West Downtown Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,200 (5 Rentals)

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West Downtown, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 611 Del La Guerra St W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable West Downtown apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1,700
1021 Cliff Dr1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown area is the $4.34 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value West Downtown apartment is the 328 East Carrillo Street Model at 328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D starting at $5,500 with a $5.50 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D328 East Carrillo Street3BR,2BA$5.50
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.97
1021 Cliff Dr1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
825 De la Vina St203Studio ,1BA$8.14
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in West Downtown?

There are currently 337 Apartments for Rent in West Downtown, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $7,500. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Downtown ranging from $3,200 to $31,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Downtown ranges from $3,200 to $31,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,310.

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