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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Bike storage
  • Smoke-free community
  • On-site management
  • Controlled access/gated entry
  • Keyless entry door locks
  • Spanish-style architecture

Location

835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA|Laguna
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Plaza Riviera

Leasing office

(805) 894-0799 ext. 2

Property Overview

835 E. Canon Perdido Street offers exceptional value with strong expert scores across price, amenities, and location, reflecting a competitively priced home with premier features and everyday convenience. Residents benefit from standout amenities like bike storage, smoke-free living, on-site management, controlled and keyless access, and distinctive Spanish-style architecture, along with proximity to highly rated middle and high schools. The property is in the 75th percentile for value per square foot locally and is especially appealing for pet owners, with outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet services.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Plaza Riviera is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Plaza Riviera has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Classic Two2 bed2 bath865 sqft$4,245 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Plaza Riviera

Apartment Amenities

9' Ceilings ThroughoutAir Conditioning
Ceramic Tile Kitchen BacksplashCourtyard Facing
Keyless Entry Door LockLarge Windows
PatioPrivate Patio
Quartz CountertopsRoller Shades
Simulated Wood Plank Flooring

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
In-Unit LaundryRange
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units41
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About Plaza Riviera

HomeApartments in Santa BarbaraLaguna Plaza Riviera

Welcome to Plaza Riviera in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA! Our Spanish-style architecture and peaceful courtyard provide a serene oasis in the heart of the city. Enjoy sweeping Riviera views from our roof deck or take a stroll to downtown, just a short walk away. Our friendly on-site management is always available to assist you, and our keyless entry door locks and automated garage parking lift system offer convenience and security. Stay active with our bike storage and take advantage of our smoke-free community. With responsive management and controlled access/gated entry, Plaza Riviera is the perfect place to call home.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Plaza Riviera is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Plaza Riviera has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Plaza Riviera
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Plaza Riviera offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Plaza Riviera stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Plaza Riviera is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Plaza Riviera does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Plaza Riviera provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 7 highest rated

Amazing apartment building! The apartments are really cute and the complex is clean and quiet, which is nice. The property managers are extremely attentive and super nice! I would definitely recommend living here

Hanna Watkins

Hanna Watkins

Sep 18, 2022

Building is great and property management is even better! 10/10 recommend to a friend.

Nicholas Fisher

Nicholas Fisher

Sep 15, 2022

We’re sharing just 7 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Plaza Riviera is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 Plaza Riviera compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Rent trends in Laguna

2-bedroom apartments at Plaza Riviera cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Laguna.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Laguna
Santa Barbara
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Barbara
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,737
August 2024$2,772
September 2024$2,762
October 2024$2,743
November 2024$2,758
December 2024$2,747
January 2025$2,726
February 2025$2,744
March 2025$2,754
April 2025$2,670
May 2025$2,870
June 2025$2,820
July 2025$2,673
August 2025$2,771
September 2025$2,789
October 2025$2,700
November 2025$2,620
December 2025$2,734
January 2026$2,766
February 2026$2,836
March 2026$2,850
April 2026$2,837
May 2026$2,828
June 2026$2,828
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Laguna
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,595
August 2024$2,500
October 2024$2,500
January 2025$2,561
February 2025$2,716
April 2025$2,850
May 2025$2,486
July 2025$2,532
August 2025$2,521
November 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,550
February 2026$2,566
April 2026$2,600
May 2026$2,630
June 2026$2,616

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$169,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $169,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,245.
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Schools near Plaza Riviera

CommUnify - Los Ninos Head Start

130 e cota st

santa barbara, CA, 93101

PKPublic

Franklin Elementary School

1111 e mason st

santa barbara, CA, 93103

K-6Public
B+

Cold Spring Elementary School

2243 sycamore canyon rd

santa barbara, CA, 93108

K-6Public
A

Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 portesuello ave

santa barbara, CA, 93101

K-6Public
B-

Montecito Union

385 san ysidro rd

santa barbara, CA, 93108

K-6Public
A+
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Getting around Santa Barbara near 835 E Canon Perdido St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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