Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (467 Rentals)

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124 W Pedregosa St, Unit 1
$3,850
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124 W Pedregosa St, Unit 1

124 W Pedregosa StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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605 W Anapamu St

605 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,000
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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232 W Micheltorena St, Unit 1
$3,600
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$3,600
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232 W Micheltorena St, Unit 1

232 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 1218 Blanchard St

$3,995

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1218 Blanchard St

Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1520 Bath St

$7,200

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$7,200
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1520 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1121 Chino St

$4,750

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$4,750
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1121 Chino St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 508 Orena St

$6,300

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$6,300
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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508 Orena St

Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 2027 State St

$6,950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2027 State St

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 762 Westmont Rd

$19,500

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$19,500
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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

762 Westmont Rd

Santa BarbaraCA93108

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property at 1815 San Andres St

$2,475

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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lower East, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this section of town has risen to be a leading area for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and great schools.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this neighborhood is one of our preferred neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower East

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

As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 467 available Lower East apartments priced from $2,525 to $7,550, with an average monthly rent of $5,127.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lower East ranges from $2,525 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,113.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lower East range from $3,850 to $6,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,965.

How expensive are Lower East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 56 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lower East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,650 to $7,550 - averaging $5,959 for the location.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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