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

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Houses for Rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA. 5 Rentals Available
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    1708 La Vista Del Oceano, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    4 BEDS $20,000

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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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    455 Nicholas Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
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    6692 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    4 BEDS $11,350
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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

How many houses are available in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA on RentCafe?

There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a rental house in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA?

The average Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA rental house size is 4,400 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA?

Renting a house in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA?

Houses for rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

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.

Renting a house in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA

In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 5 apartment rental properties in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA with prices ranging from $5,750 to $20,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $20,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

Deciding on what is important when renting a house

Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 5 houses for rent in Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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