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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quartz countertops
  • Clubhouse
  • Off-street parking
  • Extra storage
  • Laminate wood flooring
  • Quartz countertop

Location

860 Highland Dr #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA|Alta Mesa

Property Overview

Combining strong value for money with convenient access to public transportation, groceries, and highly rated middle and high schools, the home offers a balanced mix of practicality and location benefits. Interior finishes such as quartz countertops and laminate wood flooring, plus extra storage and off-street parking, enhance everyday comfort, while access to a clubhouse and outdoor spaces adds community and recreation options. Pet-friendly flooring, nearby pet supply stores and hospitals, and an ample set of listing photos further support informed, animal-friendly living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 860 Highland Dr #1, Alta Mesa

Features

BalconyCarpet
Hardwood Floor

Appliances

Dishwasher

Community

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingStorage
Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms12+ months

About 860 Highland Dr #1

HomeApartments in Santa BarbaraAlta Mesa 860 Highland Dr #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Fantastic Highlands Coronado end-unit in a very quiet tucked-away location overlooking green space. Next door to Honda Valley Park and trails. Super clean, with vaulted wood ceiling in open/sunny living room. Large eating area off kitchen with sliders to large sunny balcony. Attached private carport with extra storage, with easy off-street parking and nearby bus lines. App-operated on-site laundry just feet away. HOA has two pools, spa, sauna and clubhouse. 1-year lease and 1-month security deposit required. December 2023 renovation/upgrades include: New in master bathroom: Soaking bathtub, tiled shower with glass sliders, large vanity and sink with storage, quartz countertop, toilet, lighting, heating, fan, and more. New in kitchen: Quartz countertops, undermount stainless steel sink, GE stainless steel range. New paint throughout entire condo. Newer laminate wood flooring throughout, newer carpeted staircase, newer stainless steel dishwasher and garbage disposal. Don’t miss this opportunity on the SB Alta Mesa, very close to downtown and beaches.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 860 Highland Dr #1 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.2 miles away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.3 miles away
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodAlta Mesa
Zip code93109
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in Alta Mesa

2-bedroom apartments at 860 Highland Dr #1 cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Alta Mesa
Santa Barbara
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Barbara
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$4,129
December 2024$4,219
January 2025$3,979
February 2025$3,821
March 2025$3,605
April 2025$3,802
May 2025$3,708
June 2025$3,797
July 2025$4,124
August 2025$4,190
September 2025$4,149
October 2025$4,200
November 2025$4,189
December 2025$4,085
January 2026$4,199
February 2026$4,117
March 2026$4,111
April 2026$4,212
May 2026$4,220
June 2026$4,287
July 2026$4,200
August 2026$4,190
September 2026$4,148
October 2026$4,140
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Alta Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$3,600
December 2025$4,291
January 2026$4,210
February 2026$4,045
October 2026$3,800

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 860 Highland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA.
2 years ago$3,900

Schools near 860 Highland Dr #1

McKinley Elementary School

350 loma alta dr

santa barbara, CA, 93109

K-6Public
C+

CommUnify - Los Ninos Head Start

130 e cota st

santa barbara, CA, 93101

PKPublic

Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 portesuello ave

santa barbara, CA, 93101

K-6Public
B-

Cold Spring Elementary School

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santa barbara, CA, 93108

K-6Public
A

Santa Barbara County Special Education

4400 cathedral oaks rd

santa barbara, CA, 93110

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Alta Mesa | Santa Barbara, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Santa Barbara near 860 Highland Dr #1

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 860 Highland Dr #1, Santa Barbara

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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