Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (343 Rentals)

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property at 2423 Borton Dr

$9,400

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$9,400
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$9,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2423 Borton Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,000
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$6,000
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 342 Palisades Dr

$4,000

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$4,000
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$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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342 Palisades Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109

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property at 1466 Las Positas Pl

$7,500

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$7,500
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$7,500

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1466 Las Positas Pl

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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property at 122 Santa Rosa Pl

$14,250

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$14,250
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5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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122 Santa Rosa Pl

Santa BarbaraCA93109
property at 1539 Shoreline Dr

$19,500

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$19,500
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1539 Shoreline Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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302 W Montecito St
2 Bedroom Apartments

302 W Montecito St

302 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Paseo Chapala
Studio Apartments

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera 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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1000 Del Sol Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Del Sol Ave

1000 Del Sol AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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123 Oceano Ave
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123 Oceano Ave

123 Oceano AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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543 Arroyo Ave
Studio Apartments

543 Arroyo Ave

543 Arroyo AveSanta 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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2012 Red Rose Way
Studio Apartments

2012 Red Rose Way

2012 Red Rose WaySanta 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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213 Ladera St
1 Bedroom Apartments

213 Ladera St

213 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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322 Ladera St
Studio Apartments

322 Ladera St

322 Ladera 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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640 W Ortega St
2 Bedroom Apartments

640 W Ortega St

640 W Ortega StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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520 W Gutierrez St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

520 W Gutierrez St

520 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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230-234 Castillo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230-234 Castillo St

230-234 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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622 W Carrillo St
Studio Apartments

622 W Carrillo St

622 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #16

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Barbara. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have little ones? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, this section of town has come to be one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and more.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Mesa

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 343 available East Mesa apartments priced from $1,389 to $7,550, with an average monthly rent of $5,053.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Mesa ranges from $1,389 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,862.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Mesa range from $3,675 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,688.

How expensive are East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,595 to $7,550 - averaging $6,171 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.