Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Furnished
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1231 Chino St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1231 Chino St

1231 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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310 Ladera St
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 Ladera St

310 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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720 Bath St
Studio Apartments

720 Bath St

720 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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543 Arroyo Ave
Studio Apartments

543 Arroyo Ave

543 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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640 W Ortega St
2 Bedroom Apartments

640 W Ortega St

640 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Casalino Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casalino Court

617-623 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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633 De La Vina St
Studio Apartments

633 De La Vina St

633 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Creek View
Studio Apartments

Creek View

719 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff House

1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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2016 Red Rose Way
Studio Apartments

2016 Red Rose Way

2016 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Sea Crest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Crest Apartments

100 Oceano AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Ocean View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean View Apartments

505 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Ivy at Carrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Brezza
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Brezza

620 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Student Housing
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Buena Vista Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista Apartment

1000 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Monteria Village
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Monteria Village

522 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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627 De La Vina St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

627 De La Vina St

627 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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303 Loma Alta Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Loma Alta Dr

303 Loma Alta DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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1906 Red Rose Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1906 Red Rose Way

1906 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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711 W Cota St
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 W Cota St

711 W Cota StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cheapest Available Alta Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. Channel View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,400. Here are the most affordable Alta Mesa apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arroyo House Student Living.Old Mesa3BR,1BA$1,285
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,400
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 727 sqft1BR,1BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Mesa, CA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Mesa area is the $5.04 price per square foot 415 Rancheria St Model at 415 Rancheria St, Unit 2 in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value Alta Mesa apartment is the 602 W Carrillo St Model at 602 W Carrillo St, Unit B starting at $3,550 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
415 Rancheria St, Unit 2415 Rancheria St4BR,1.5BA$5.04
602 W Carrillo St, Unit B602 W Carrillo St2BR,1BA$4.44
Sea Cliff Apartments1x1 727 sqft1BR,1BA$4.95
Channel View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.67
The Arroyo House Student Living.Foothill1BR,1BA$3.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Mesa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Mesa is The Arroyo House Student Living. which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in Alta Mesa costs $1,285.

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