
Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (502 Rentals)


825 De la Vina St

609 W Junipero St

Alena on Haley

1524 Garden St

800 Santa Barbara

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Villa Flores Apartments

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1524 Garden St, Unit 3

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328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

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605 W Anapamu St

2727 Miradero Dr, Unit 303

2510 De la Vina St

508 Orena St

1615 Olive St, Unit B

3340 McCaw Ave, Unit McCaw Condo with Private Bedroom and Bathroom

226 W De la Guerra St

323 W Islay St, Unit E

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831 Palermo Dr

19 E Mission St

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610 Calle De Los Amigos, Unit SI ID1244466P

510 Chapala St

1811 Loma St

412 Plaza Rubio

2727 Miradero Dr

2615 State St

118 W Pedregosa St

1701 Anacapa St
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1767 Grand Ave

2542 Crescent Ave

535 De La Vista Ave

635 E Victoria St

820 W Mission St

345 N Ontare Rd

1514 Clearview Rd

1033 W Micheltorena St

911 Paseo Ferrelo

731 Las Canoas Pl
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1476 Crestline Dr

3747 Lincolnwood Dr

990 Miramonte Dr

616 N Voluntario St

107 Skyline Cir

211 Bath St

521 W Montecito St

1 Castillo St

2204 Parkway Dr

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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Studio Apartments | $3,037 | $2,850 | $3,250 |
| Upper East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $2,525 | $5,950 |
| Upper East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,841 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
| Upper East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Senior High
La Cumbre Junior High
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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 3.5 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 3.5 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 $2,525 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,495.
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 $3,500 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,250.
How expensive are Upper East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 55 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,550 - averaging $5,841 for the location.
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