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551-555 W Pueblo St
551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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610 Kentia Ave
610 Kentia AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1801 De La Vina St
1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1407 Bath St
1407 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1530 Bath St
1530 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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817 De la Vina St
817 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2130 Bath St
2130 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1232 Laguna St
1232 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sonrisa Apartments
410 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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718-724 De La Vina St
718-724 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1315 Bath St
1315 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1315 Olive St
1315 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2015 Castillo St
2015 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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228 W Anapamu St
228 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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320 W Mission St
320 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1415 De La Vina St
1415 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1135 San Andres St
1135 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1223 Garden St
1223 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2119 De La Vina St
2119 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Diana Apartments
2320 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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130 W Victoria St
130 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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720 Bath St
720 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2717 De La Vina St
2717 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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23 W Mission St
23 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1913 San Pascual St
1913 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1231 Chino St
1231 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1620 Garden St
1620 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Pedregosa Plaza
28 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1717 Chapala St
1717 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1821 De La Vina St
1821 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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210 W Micheltorena St
210 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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324 W Victoria St
324 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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414 W Figueroa St
414 W Figueroa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Creek View
719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1821 Chino St
1821 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Sheri Apartments
427 W Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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640 W Ortega St
640 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Group North
415 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1305 Bath St
1305 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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308 W De la Guerra St
308 W De la Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Oak Terrace
525 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1219 De La Vina St
1219 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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221 W Victoria St
221 W Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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515 E Arrellaga St
515 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Arrellaga Manor
518 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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2312 De La Vina St
2312 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1323 Olive St
1323 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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418 W Padre St
418 W Padre StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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20 W Valerio St
20 W Valerio StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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611 W Mission St
611 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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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 | $2,265 | $1,900 | $2,695 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,600 | $5,500 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,360 | $3,550 | $5,950 |
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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 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $4.06 price per square foot 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 825 De la Vina St starting at $5,500 with a $7.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.02 |
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