
Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (333 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Sea Cliff Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

The Arroyo House Student Living.

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 3

20 E Islay St, Unit B

517 W Figueroa St, Unit 4

228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228

121 W Arrellaga St

132 Juana Maria Ave

1119 San Pascual St

1811 Bath St

323 W Islay St

1014 Chino St
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623 Sunrise Vista Way

1260 Mountain View Rd
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East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Mesa Studio Apartments | $3,966 | $3,800 | $4,200 |
East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,285 | $4,800 |
East Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $1,285 | $7,500 |
East Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
East Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 333 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have little ones? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, this section of town has come to be one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and more.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs or cats? This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Getting Around the East Mesa Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Mesa
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Mesa Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Mesa ranges from $1,285 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,473.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Mesa range from $1,285 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,714.
How expensive are East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,285 to $10,000 - averaging $4,294 for the location.
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