Apartments for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (316 Rentals)

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property at 2127 Red Rose Way

$4,900

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$4,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 17

2127 Red Rose Way

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,300
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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$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 521 W Montecito St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 W Montecito St, Unit 1

521 W Montecito St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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$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 1539 Shoreline Dr

$15,500

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$15,500
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1539 Shoreline Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109
property at 4015 Lago Dr

$10,750

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$10,750
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4015 Lago Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93110
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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Paseo Chapala
Studio Apartments

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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203 Ladera St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

203 Ladera St

203 Ladera StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2016 Red Rose Way
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2016 Red Rose Way

2016 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109
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2012 Red Rose Way
Studio Apartments

2012 Red Rose Way

2012 Red Rose WaySanta Barbara, CA 93109

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543 Arroyo Ave
Studio Apartments

543 Arroyo Ave

543 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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1231 Chino St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1231 Chino St

1231 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Cliff House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff House

1040 Cliff DrSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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716 W Sola St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

716 W Sola St

716 W Sola StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1715 Chino St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1715 Chino St

1715 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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712 W Anapamu St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

712 W Anapamu St

712 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1821 Chino St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1821 Chino St

1821 Chino StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2133 Gillespie St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2133 Gillespie St

2133 Gillespie StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #27

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young ones? Amongst all of the submarkets in Santa Barbara, this residential area has come to be amongst the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and access to the best schools for the kids to attend.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise pets. This area of town has risen to be one of our preferred submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Mesa

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Mesa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Mesa ranges from $2,400 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,749.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Mesa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Mesa range from $3,395 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,084.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.