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Apartments for Rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA

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Apartments for Rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA. 36 Rentals Available
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    1708 La Vista Del Oceano, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    4 BEDS $20,000

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    520 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,550
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
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    555 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    620 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    General & Roommate Application, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $4,500
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    1330 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $3,695
    2 BEDS $3,895+
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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    414 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $3,100+
    2 BEDS $5,900
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    112 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,800
    1 BED $4,200
    2 BEDS $4,200
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    915 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    STUDIO $3,100
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    835 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $3,150+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $4,600
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    2727 Miradero Dr #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $3,171+
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    2888 Glendessary, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $14,500
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    1310 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    4 BEDS $5,750
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    2 BEDS $4,345+
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    430 Por La Mar Circle, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    1 BED $3,100
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    441 Old Coast Hwy #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,200
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    455 Nicholas Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    Verano Courtyards, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $3,150+
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    4061 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $3,465+
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    4095 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,412
    3 BEDS $4,500
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Getting around in Alta Mesa, CA

32 /100
Car-Dependent
35 /100
Some Transit
32 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 32, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 32

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

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

The best apartment in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA is: 1708 La Vista Del Oceano.

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

The average rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA is $3,074.

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

In Alta Mesa 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Alta Mesa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 71% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA demographics

  • 4,401Total Population
  • 2,278 Female
    2,123 Male
  • 36Median Age

In total, Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA has 4,401 residents, 2,278 women and 2,123 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Alta Mesa’s population is 36.

Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA households

  • 884 Family
    944 Non-family
  • 393 Children
    1,434 No Children
  • 1,827Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $103,372Median Household Income

There is a total of 1,827 households in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA. Of these, 393 have children and 1,434 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 884 family households and 944 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Alta Mesa is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Alta Mesa equals $103,372, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,420.

Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5% of the population in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA have no high school education, 18% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 16% hold a Graduate Degree.

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