221 Bath St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
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611 Del La Guerra St W
611 Del La Guerra St WSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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601 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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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 | $3,278 | $1,595 | $4,200 |
| Upper East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,700 | $5,600 |
| Upper East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,245 | $3,375 | $7,500 |
| Upper East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,048 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Cheapest Available Upper East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper East area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 611 Del La Guerra St W priced from $1,700. 2509 Bath St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable Upper East apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Sunshine Plan | 2BR,2BA | $3,667 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Upper East apartment is the 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St starting at $1,980 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
| 2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
| 611 Del La Guerra St W | 611 Del La 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Sunshine Plan | 2BR,2BA | $4.58 |
| 111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.99 |
| Sea Cliff Apartments | 1x1 - Furnished - 725 SF | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 825 De la Vina St | 203 | Studio ,1BA | $8.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA 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
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Barbara, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper East Apartment is $1,700 at 611 Del La Guerra St W.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East is starting from $4,495 at Ivy at Carrillo.
What is the most affordable Upper East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Upper East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Colina Gardens and starts from $4,700.
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