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825 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (467 Rentals)
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2541 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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609 W Junipero StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1402-1404 San Pascual StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1 El Vedado LnSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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800 Santa Barbara StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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221 Hitchcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105
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601 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden
2879 Exeter PlSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D
328 East Carrillo StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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612 Calle De Los Amigos
612 Calle De Los AmigosSanta Barbara, CA 93105
515 N Alisos St
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Santa BarbaraCA93109
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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide
Surfers in Santa Barbara by Damian Gadal is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Studio Apartments | $3,079 | $1,195 | $4,200 |
| Upper East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $2,000 | $5,600 |
| Upper East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,924 | $3,399 | $7,500 |
| Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,166 | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| Upper East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #35
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 Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-6 (442)
5 out of 10
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2107)
5 out of 10
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Public School - Grades 7-8 (458)
4 out of 10
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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 3.5 out of 4.
Getting Around the Upper East Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East
How much are Studio apartments in Upper East?
There are currently 62 Studio Apartments in Upper East with rent ranges from $1,195 to $4,200 with an average price of $3,079.
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 $2,000 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,313.
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 $3,399 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,924.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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