
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)
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1418 Bath St

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House

Total Monthly Price
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c

817 Castillo St, Unit B

609 W Junipero St
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1821 Chino St, Unit D

226 W De la Guerra St

118 W Pedregosa St

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214 W De la Guerra St, Unit 214 w. De La Guerra St

Brentwood

Park East Apartments
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551-555 W Pueblo St

Arlington Village

2102 Bath St

2126 Castillo St

Mediterranean Apartments

152- 1825 Chapala LLC
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Palm Gardens Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

121 W Arrellaga St

Ivy at Carrillo

314 W Mission St

1330 Carmelita Ave
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The Messina

1106 Chino St
Westside, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $2,595 | $2,595 | $2,595 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $2,400 | $5,500 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,540 | $3,395 | $5,950 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $3.77 price per square foot 214 W De la Guerra St Model at 214 W De la Guerra St, Unit 214 w. De La Guerra St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,450 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 W De la Guerra St, Unit 214 w. De La Guerra St | 214 W De la Guerra St | 2BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #40
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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