
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (135 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Sea Cliff Apartments

Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Channel View Apartments

411 E Anapamu St

Natoma Apartments

203 Ladera St

1821 De La Vina St
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315-317 W Sola St

219 W Islay St

509 Fig Ave

332-338 E Victoria St

1532 Castillo St

213 W Yanonali St

330 W Canon Perdido St

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210 W Micheltorena St

1716 Bath St
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1407 Bath St

308 W De la Guerra St

104-106 Chapala St

204-206 W Yanonali St

222 W Mission St

208 W De La Guerra St

208 W Arrellaga St

1920 San Pascual St

213 Ladera St

Pilgrim Terrace
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Sears Apartments

215 S Milpas St

312-314 E Figueroa St

221 E Haley St

618 Castillo St

1628 De La Vina St

333 E Carrillo St

125-129 W Yanonali St

Sheri Apartments

1821 Chino St
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622 W Arrellaga St

1416-1418 Bath St

20 W Mason St

1111 Quinientos St

326 W Victoria St

118-122 Los Aguajes Ave

112-114 Chapala St

1924 San Pascual St

221 W Micheltorena St

614-618 W Pedregosa St
East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,563 | $1,900 | $3,250 |
East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,371 | $2,995 | $5,950 |
| East Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,318 | $3,550 | $7,500 |
| East Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| East Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Largest Available East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 754 square feet priced from $5,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 605 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $3,400 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 579 Sq Ft | $5,450 |
Cheapest Available East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East Mesa of Santa Barbara, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $3,400 at Channel View Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Mesa is currently $4,371. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,400 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,800 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,450 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East Mesa with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Mesa is at Channel View Apartments listed at $3,400.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa is $4,371.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Mesa is a 754 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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