Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (351 Rentals)

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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 27

605 W Anapamu St

605 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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$2,995
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$2,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 1539 Shoreline Dr

$15,500

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$15,500
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$15,500

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1539 Shoreline Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
property at 1608 Bath St

$5,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Natoma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Natoma Apartments

218 Natoma AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Paseo Chapala
Studio Apartments

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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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123 Oceano Ave
Studio Apartments

123 Oceano Ave

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

1000 Del Sol Ave

1000 Del Sol 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
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2012 Red Rose Way

2012 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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2016 Red Rose Way
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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
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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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East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 3.5 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 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Mesa

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 $2,950 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,175.

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 $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,195.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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