
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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Upper East Studio Apartments | $3,537 | $2,950 | $3,850 |
Upper East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,140 | $6,000 |
Upper East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,155 | $2,800 | $8,500 |
Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,933 | $4,700 | $5,200 |
Upper East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Upper East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper East area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,140. Ivy at Carrillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable Upper East apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,140 |
Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $3,157 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East, CA
As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Upper East apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Natoma Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
Natoma Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
The Marc | Plan A2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.62 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.63 |
1818 Castillo Street, Unit A | 1818 Castillo Street | 2BR,1BA | $4.40 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
La Brezza | 2Bed1Bath-A | 2BR,1BA | $4.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #22
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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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
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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 Cheap Upper East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper East is at 800 Santa Barbara listed at $3,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Apartment is $2,140 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East is starting from $2,800 at La Brezza.
What is the most affordable Upper East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Upper East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Colina Gardens and starts from $4,700.
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