
Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (470 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Sea Cliff Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

La Colina Gardens

111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6

800 Santa Barbara

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments
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Villa Flores Apartments

20 E Islay St, Unit B

610 Kentia Ave, Unit #1

517 W Figueroa St, Unit 4

228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228

1230 San Andres St

3735 Alcamo Pl

1418 Bath St

1811 Bath St
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609 De La Vina St

323 W Islay St

1014 Chino St

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Upper East Studio Apartments | $3,481 | $2,025 | $4,200 |
Upper East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $2,420 | $4,800 |
Upper East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $3,375 | $7,500 |
Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,533 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Senior High
La Cumbre Junior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Upper 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with kids, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Santa Barbara, this neighborhood has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated schools.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of Santa Barbara has established a name for itself as amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Upper East Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 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 Upper East
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper East ranges from $2,420 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,217.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper East range from $3,375 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,036.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.