Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (433 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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221 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Natoma Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Natoma Apartments

218 Natoma AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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321 N Milpas St
Studio Apartments

321 N Milpas St

321 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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618 Olive St
Studio Apartments

618 Olive St

618 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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925 E Yanonali St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

925 E Yanonali St

925 E Yanonali StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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515 N Alisos St
Studio Apartments

515 N Alisos St

515 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Haley Cottages
Studio Apartments

Haley Cottages

227 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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714 Olive St
Studio Apartments

714 Olive St

714 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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221 E Haley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 E Haley St

221 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Presidio Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Presidio Park

420 E De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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225 E Cota St
1 Bedroom Apartments

225 E Cota St

225 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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416 E De La Guerra St
Studio Apartments

416 E De La Guerra St

416 E De La Guerra StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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708 N Alisos St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

708 N Alisos St

708 N Alisos StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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816 Vine Ave
Studio Apartments

816 Vine Ave

816 Vine AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1111 E Cota St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1111 E Cota St

1111 E Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #29

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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Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lower East, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this section of town has risen to be a leading area for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and great schools.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this neighborhood is one of our preferred neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Lower East Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 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 Lower East

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lower East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lower East ranges from $1,285 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,380.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lower East range from $1,285 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,841.

How expensive are Lower East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 36 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lower East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,285 to $10,000 - averaging $4,534 for the location.

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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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