
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (125 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Sea Cliff Apartments

800 Santa Barbara

Channel View Apartments

411 E Anapamu St

118 W Pedregosa St

203 Ladera St

333 E Carrillo St

330 W Canon Perdido St
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Monte Plaza Vista

1721 De la Vina St

618 Castillo St

712 W Anapamu St

Sheri Apartments

Pedregosa Plaza

308 W De la Guerra St

1407 Bath St

1416-1418 Bath St

208 W De La Guerra St
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222 W Mission St

210 W Micheltorena St

1232 Laguna St

Sea Crest Apartments

1920 San Pascual St

1532 Castillo St

509 Fig Ave

1320 Laguna St

332-338 E Victoria St

1821 Chino St
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326 W Victoria St

2016-2018 Bath St

1731 Chapala St

2012 Bath St

503 E Anapamu St

Victoria Hotel

312-314 E Figueroa St

1715 Chino St

1717 Chapala St

2531 Modoc Rd
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902-906 Bath St

316 W Anapamu St

227 W Anapamu St

1628 De La Vina St

323 W Ortega St

526 E Anapamu St

523 W Islay St

Casalino Court

330 E Figueroa St

1125 De la Vina St
West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,397 | $1,900 | $2,795 |
West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,995 | $5,950 |
| West Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,999 | $3,550 | $7,500 |
| West Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Largest Available West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Mesa area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 754 square feet priced from $5,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $3,400 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 579 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
Cheapest Available West Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Mesa of Santa Barbara, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $3,400 at Channel View Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Mesa is currently $4,299. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Channel View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,400 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | $5,000 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Mesa is $4,299.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Mesa is a 754 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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