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Apartments for Rent in West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
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    1807 El Faro, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    3 BEDS $7,700
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    Belmonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $3,200
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    958 Miramonte #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    1027 Chino Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $4,000
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    1213 Del Oro Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    3 BEDS $5,200
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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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    620 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,000
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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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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $3,200
    2 BEDS $6,000
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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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    602-612 Anacapa Street - Residential, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    2 BEDS $4,800
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,520+
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,500+
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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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    2727 Miradero Dr #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    California Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $176
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $3,599+
    2 BEDS $4,199
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    810 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    2 BEDS $5,500
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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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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Getting around in West Mesa, CA

51 /100
Somewhat Walkable
25 /100
Some Transit
61 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 51, Transit Score®: 25, Bike Score®: 61

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA were last updated on 18 Jun 2025.

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

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

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

In West Mesa 45% of the housing is rented out compared to 55% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of West Mesa’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA demographics

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

In total, West 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 West Mesa’s population is 41.

West 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 West 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 West Mesa is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Mesa equals $126,875, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,688.

West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in West 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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