
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (36 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Upper East area of Santa Barbara with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


609 W Junipero St

Sea Cliff Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

La Colina Gardens

111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments
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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

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 |
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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 | $4,134 | $3,375 | $7,500 |
Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $4,000 | $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
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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 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 $4,134.
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