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609 De La Vina St, Unit 8
609 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,650 (36 Rentals)
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2418 Calle Real
Santa BarbaraCA93105
1611 Castillo St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
2007 Red Rose Way
Santa BarbaraCA93109
130 W Valerio St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Channel View Apartments
515 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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$3,550
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Base Rent$3,550
Total Monthly Price$3,550
610 Kentia Ave
610 Kentia AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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609 W Junipero St
609 W Junipero StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005
121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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407 W Anapamu St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Sea Cliff Apartments
20-80 Oceano AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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$3,900
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Base Rent$3,900
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909 Laguna St, Unit B
909 Laguna StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
1811 Bath St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
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El Jardin
425 Garden StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Brentwood
1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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551-555 W Pueblo St
551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arlington Village
1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Arrellaga
714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ocean View Apartments
505 Red Rose LnSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Cabana Island View Apartments
2100 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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Coronel Apartments
555 Coronel PlSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Olive Street Lofts
915 Olive StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Carrillo
520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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La Brezza
620 W Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Citywalk
1402-1404 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Alena on Haley
219 E Haley StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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201 Ladera St
201 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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306-308
306-314 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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The Messina
2541 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Ivy at Anapamu
530 W AnapamuSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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 | $2,287 | $2,200 | $2,375 |
| East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $3,200 | $6,000 |
| East Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $3,395 | $5,800 |
| East Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Mesa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Channel View Apartments priced from $3,400. The Messina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,450. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,400 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $3,450 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3,900 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2E | 2BR,1BA | $4,450 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, CA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $4.06 price per square foot 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G Model at El Jardin starting at $5,800 with a $7.24 price per square foot in the Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
| El Jardin | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom 2G | 2BR,1BA | $7.24 |
| 610 Kentia Ave | 610 Kentia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.54 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.22 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $5.36 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Mission Triple | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mesa Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment is $3,400 at Channel View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa is starting from $3,450 at The Messina.
What is the most affordable East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at El Jardin and starts from $5,600.
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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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