Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Brentwood
Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Park East Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Arrellaga
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Westside, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 611 Del La Guerra St W priced from $1,700. Ivy at Carrillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1,700
Ivy at CarrilloOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
825 De la Vina St203Studio,1BA$3,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 Westside apartment is the 318 W Pedregosa St Model at 318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A starting at $4,000 with a $3.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
318 W Pedregosa St, Unit A318 W Pedregosa St2BR,2BA$3.73
611 Del La Guerra St W611 Del La 71BR,1BA$1.75
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.99
825 De la Vina St203Studio ,1BA$8.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #26

Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westside Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Apartment is $1,700 at 611 Del La Guerra St W.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside is starting from $4,495 at Ivy at Carrillo.

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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