
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (23 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Sea Cliff Apartments

Channel View Apartments

1231 E Mason St, Unit C, Unit C

411 E Anapamu St

1214 Shoreline Dr

1312 Shoreline Dr
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203 Ladera St

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El Jardin

Santa Barbara Highlands

Arlington Village

Ivy at Arrellaga

121 W Arrellaga St
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Ivy at Carrillo

Soltara

The Messina

Ivy at Anapamu

309 W Canon Perdido St
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The Palms Apartments
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 | $5,298 | $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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Most Pet Friendly East Mesa Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the East Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Sea Cliff Apartments with prices starting from $3,600 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Channel View Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,400. Here are the most Pet Friendly East Mesa apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 4/4 | East Mesa | $3,600 |
| Channel View Apartments | 3.8/4 | Alta Mesa | $3,400 |
| 609 W Junipero St | 3.6/4 | Samarkand | $2,995 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in East Mesa
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the East Mesa of East Mesa is the Studio Model at Alena on Haley, which is a Studio unit starting from $3,200. The second cheapest East Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Bed unit at Channel View Apartments starting at $3,400. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly East Mesa apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | $3,200 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,400 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #34
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly East Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in East Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in East Mesa is at 203 Ladera St listed at $2,295.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly East Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in East Mesa is $3,815.
What is the largest Pet Friendly East Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in East Mesa is a 1,083 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at 609 W Junipero St.
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