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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Updated kitchen
  • Updated bathroom

Location

Placer Dr, Goleta, CA 93117, USA|El Encanto Heights
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Property Overview

Placer Drive earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, reflecting standout price, amenities, and location scores, along with a solid trustworthiness rating. It also offers practical advantages like off-street parking, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and nearby pet services, while its value for money ranks well compared with other local properties.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Extra storage
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqftLocated in the El Encanto Heights neighborhood of Goleta, this private 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom detached unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom and off-street parking. Pets are OK with an additional monthly fee; pet insurance is required. Utilities: $50 per person, $25 for each additional person.
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,239 sqftLocated in El Encanto Heights neighborhood of Goleta, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features modern fixtures throughout, new kitchen, washer/dryer, central A/C for year-round comfort, and fiber optic internet ready. Other great features include blackout curtains, motorized shades, custom blinds, large storage shed, fire pit, and entertaining deck. Pets OK for extra monthly fee, pets must be insured. Priced accordingly — this home does not include a garage, and the rental rate reflects that.

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Amenities for Placer Drive

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBlackout Curtain
Custom BlindsModern Fixtures
Motorized ShadesUpdated Kitchen And Bathroom

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Fire PitLarge Storage Shed
Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

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About Placer Drive

HomeApartments in Goleta Placer Drive

Located in the El Encanto Heights neighborhood of Goleta, this private 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom detached unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom and off-street parking. Pets are OK with an additional monthly fee; pet insurance is required. Utilities: $50 per person, $25 for each additional person.


Placer Drive is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Placer Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Extra storage
In-unit features
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Rent trends in El Encanto Heights

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Goleta
A table of studio rental data trends in Goleta
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,895
December 2024$1,895
January 2025$1,895
August 2025$2,100
September 2025$2,020
October 2025$2,139
November 2025$2,080
December 2025$2,150
January 2026$2,100
February 2026$2,100
August 2026$2,150
September 2026$2,150

Schools near Placer Drive

Brandon Elementary School

195 brandon dr

goleta, CA, 93117

K-6Public
B+

Santa Barbara County Special Education

4400 cathedral oaks rd

santa barbara, CA, 93110

K-12Public

CommUnify - Los Ninos Head Start

130 e cota st

santa barbara, CA, 93101

PKPublic

Cold Spring Elementary School

2243 sycamore canyon rd

santa barbara, CA, 93108

K-6Public
A

Montecito Union

385 san ysidro rd

santa barbara, CA, 93108

K-6Public
A+
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Neighborhood

El Encanto Heights | Goleta, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Goleta near Placer Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for Placer Dr, Goleta

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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