Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200(7 Rentals)

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Brentwood
from $1,650Studio Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arlington Village
from $1,971Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Palm Gardens Apartments
from $2,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
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from $2,2951 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, CA

As of December 23, 2024 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $4.40 price per square foot 116 E Yanonali St Model at 116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 starting at $6,000 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 E Yanonali St, Unit c2116 E Yanonali St1BR,1.5BA$4.40
415 Rancheria St, Unit 2415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$4.80
800 Santa BarbaraTwo Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option2BR,2BA$6.78
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3.58
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.60
La Brezza2Bed1Bath-A2BR,1BA$4.31
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mesa Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..

What is the most affordable East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.

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