
Cheap Homes for Rent in West Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,700 (5 Rentals)
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2306 Cliff Dr

1526 Castillo St

521 W Montecito St

1230 San Andres St, Unit 6
West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Mesa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,000 | $3,700 | $5,800 |
West Mesa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,849 | $5,750 | $10,000+ |
West Mesa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $46,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
West Mesa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $34,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 1021 Cliff Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable West Mesa apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
1021 Cliff Dr | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Citywalk | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, CA
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mesa area is the $5.04 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value West Mesa apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,995 with a $4.34 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4 | 415 Rancheria St | 4BR,1.5BA | $5.04 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
1821 Chino St, Unit B | 1821 Chino St | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
1021 Cliff Dr | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Citywalk | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.81 |
825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio ,1BA | $8.14 |
The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Mesa
What type of rentals are currently available in West Mesa?
There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,285 to $7,500. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Mesa ranging from $3,700 to $46,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Mesa?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Mesa ranges from $3,700 to $46,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,869.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Mesa?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Mesa range from $1,285 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,750 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,300.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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