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Highlights

  • Garden-style apartment
  • One reserved off-street parking space
  • Well-maintained community

Location

915 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA|Lower East
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Management

Velo Management

Leasing office

(805) 845-6255

Property Overview

Gutierrez Gardens features a well-maintained garden-style apartment community with one reserved off-street parking space. It is conveniently located near top-rated elementary and middle schools, enhancing its appeal. With a Zumper expert rating placing it in the 80th percentile for value per square foot, this property offers a compelling option for potential renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Gutierrez Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gutierrez Gardens 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath550 sqft$2,600 /mo1 unit availableSerene and recently renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden-style apartment located in a well-maintained community. This unfurnished unit includes one reserved off-street parking space. Ideally situated just minutes from the beach, Montecito, downtown, and the vibrant Milpas corridor. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, pharmacies, and grocery stores, all within close proximity. Comfortable living in a prime location.

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About Gutierrez Gardens

HomeApartments in Santa BarbaraLower East Gutierrez Gardens

Serene 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden-style apartment in a well-maintained community. This unit includes one reserved off-street parking space and is unfurnished. Senior Housing Designation: Applicants must be 62 years of age or older to apply. Ideally located just minutes from the beach, Montecito, downtown and the vibrant Milpas corridor. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Off street parking.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Gutierrez Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gutierrez Gardens 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 Gutierrez Gardens
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.
Gutierrez Gardens 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Gutierrez Gardens is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Gutierrez Gardens 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 Gutierrez Gardens 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.
Gutierrez Gardens 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.

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 Gutierrez Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 550 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent trends in Lower East

1-bedroom apartments at Gutierrez Gardens cost about 45% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lower East.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Lower East
Santa Barbara
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Barbara
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,666
April 2024$2,655
May 2024$2,763
June 2024$2,715
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lower East
MonthMedian Rent
November 2017$1,349
August 2019$1,795

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$104,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $104,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,600.
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Schools near Gutierrez Gardens

Franklin Elementary School

1111 e mason st

santa barbara, CA, 93103

K-6Public
B+

CommUnify - Los Ninos Head Start

130 e cota st

santa barbara, CA, 93101

PKPublic

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 915 E Gutierrez St

Walking

7/10
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 915 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 915 E Gutierrez St

Trader Joe's
222 N Milpas St
Pennywise Market
1121 E Montecito St
Chapala Market
605 N Milpas St
Sprouts Farmers Market
29 S Milpas St
Art's Market
1104 Cacique St

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