Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (506 Rentals)

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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 27

605 W Anapamu St

605 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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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 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 898 Veronica Springs Rd

$6,239

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

898 Veronica Springs Rd

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 3756 Foothill Rd

$39,000

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7 Bedroom, 9 Bath Home for Rent

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3756 Foothill Rd

Santa BarbaraCA93105
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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Upper 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with kids, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Santa Barbara, this neighborhood has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated schools.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Santa Barbara has established a name for itself as amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper East ranges from $2,450 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,351.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper East range from $3,675 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,243.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.