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Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
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    1807 El Faro, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    3 BEDS $7,700
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    1213 Del Oro Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    3 BEDS $5,196
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    958 Miramonte #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    620 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1027 Chino Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $4,000
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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,795
    2 BEDS $3,750
    3 BEDS $4,900
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,000
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $3,200
    2 BEDS $6,000
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    602-612 Anacapa Street - Residential, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $4,800
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,800
    1 BED $4,200
    2 BEDS $5,250
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    1330 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,895
    1 BED $3,795
    2 BEDS $3,895+
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,950
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    421-425 E Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1 BED $2,102
    2 BEDS $1,096+
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    ICC, 421 E. Cota Street, CA 93101
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,500+
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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    810 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    2 BEDS $5,500
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    California Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $176
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $50+
    1 BED $3,800
    2 BEDS $3,900
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    1008 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    2 BEDS $5,500
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    1310 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    4 BEDS $5,750
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    430 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $3,100
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    2727 Miradero Dr #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $3,950
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Getting around in East Mesa, CA

48 /100
Car-Dependent
29 /100
Some Transit
62 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 48, Transit Score®: 29, Bike Score®: 62

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 17 Jun 2025.

What are the best apartments in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?

The best apartments in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA are: 1807 El Faro and 1213 Del Oro Avenue.

What is the average rent in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?

The average rent in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA is $3,925.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA is between $5,196 and $7,700.

What type of rental buildings are in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?

In East Mesa, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of East Mesa’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA demographics

  • 11,069Total Population
  • 5,985 Female
    5,084 Male
  • 41Median Age

In total, East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA has 11,069 residents, 5,985 women and 5,084 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of East Mesa’s population is 41.

East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA households

  • 2,353 Family
    2,214 Non-family
  • 920 Children
    3,647 No Children
  • 4,567Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $126,875Median Household Income

There is a total of 4,567 households in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 920 have children and 3,647 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,353 family households and 2,214 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in East Mesa is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in East Mesa equals $126,875, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,688.

East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in East Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA have no high school education, 16% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 7% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.

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