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

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West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
1021 Cliff Dr1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Citywalk1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Rancheria St, Unit 4415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$5.04
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
1821 Chino St, Unit B1821 Chino St1BR,1BA$4.22
1021 Cliff Dr1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Citywalk1x11BR,1BA$5.81
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 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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