
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (239 Rentals)


1418 Bath St

510 Chapala St

1714 San Andres St

Paseo Chapala

224 W Yanonali St

221 Natoma Ave

Monte Plaza Vista

317 W Pedregosa St

1611 Anacapa St
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1504 Eucalyptus Hill Rd

902-906 Bath St

Castillo Court

Lanai Apartments

323 E Victoria St

230 W De La Guerra St

Sea Crest Apartments

1501 Santa Barbara St

818 Garden St

1627 Bath St
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130 W Victoria St

904 E Carrillo Rd

1815 De La Vina St

303-307 W Arrellaga St

320 S Salinas St

423-433 S Canada St

La Calma

1721 Chapala St

205 Los Aguajes Ave

401 E Victoria St
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1821 De La Vina St

1125 De la Vina St

Burrton Circle

2019 Bath St

Mira Vista

125 W Mason St

230-234 Castillo St

215 S Milpas St

1831 De La Vina

222 W Yanonali St
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Islay Terrace

821 Vine Ave

225 W Los Olivos St

Crystal Apartments

High Tide Apartments

208 W Arrellaga St

W Padre St

2034 Bath St

1709 Chapala St

509 Fig Ave
Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Lower East Studio Apartments | $2,728 | $2,200 | $3,250 |
| Lower East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,194 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Lower East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,650 | $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Lower East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Lower East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Largest Available Lower East Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | 429 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
Cheapest Available Lower East Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Alena on Haley | Studio | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #18
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Lower East Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Studio Lower East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Lower East is $2,728.
What is the largest available Studio Lower East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lower East is a 429 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Alena on Haley.
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