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1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue

1001 1001 & 1003 Neil Park Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,710

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
112 Santa Ynez St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara

112 Santa Ynez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
415 Old Coast Highway - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.4

Very good

415 Old Coast Highway

415 Old Coast Hwy, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
19 Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

19 Oak Street

19 Oak St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Hardwood floor | Storage | Deck

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1424 Salinas Pl #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fireplace

3 beds

2 baths

$5,575

Price dropped $725Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
44 Ocean View Ave #44B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

44 - 46 Ocean View - 44-B

44 Ocean View Ave #44B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,595

Price dropped $205Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find rentals with popular amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Air Conditioning

Outdoor Space

1211 E Cota St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara

$5,900 - 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House, Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara

1211 E Cota St #NA, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$5,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
44 Ocean View Ave #44A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

44 - 46 Ocean View - 44-A

44 Ocean View Ave #44A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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1518 Clifton St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara

$4,200 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Townhouse In Santa Barbara With Great Amenities

1518 Clifton St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$4,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1312 E Gutierrez St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara

2 beds

1 bath

$4,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
909 Alameda Padre Serra - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Santa Barbara

Rent, SANTA BARBARA, CA

909 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$8,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Nearby rental good for wfh

7h ago

8.4

Very good

1111 East Cota Street

1111 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

3 beds

2 baths

$5,950–$6,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
36 Augusta Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eucalpytus Hill house for rent in Santa Barbara

4 beds

3 baths

$12,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
444 Por La Mar Cir #444 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Fabulous El Escorial 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo

444 Por La Mar Cir #444, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$6,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
929 E Canon Perdido St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara

929 E. Canon Perdido - 1

929 E Canon Perdido St #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

3 beds

2 baths

$5,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find sweet deals near Eastside

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

Listings within 5 miles
825 De La Vina - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.8

Good

825 De La Vina

825 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

1 bed

1 bath

$5,950

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Plaza Riviera - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Plaza Riviera

835 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,395–$4,545

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Casalino Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Casalino Cottages

617 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$4,010

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
508 E Anapamu St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Laguna condo for rent in Santa Barbara

508 E Anapamu St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1126 Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montecito

Rent, MONTECITO, CA

1126 Hill Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$15,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
105 W De La Guerra St #Q - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Downtown condo for rent in Santa Barbara

105 W De La Guerra St #Q, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

2 beds

2.5 baths

$9,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1223 Garden St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$3,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1325 Laguna St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
230 Hot Springs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montecito

Rent, MONTECITO, CA

230 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Swimming pool | Outdoor space

3 beds

3.5 baths

$27,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
87 Butterfly Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montecito

Rent, MONTECITO, CA

87 Butterfly Ln, Montecito, CA 93108

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

2.5 baths

$10,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: October 23, 2026

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Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA apartments for rent

Renting in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA at a glance

As of today, Eastside's average rent price is $4,200 per month. See the Santa Barbara rent report.

Average rent

$4,200

Rentals, last 30 days

14

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$4,200N/A
1 bedroom$2,950N/A
2 bedroom$3,950N/A
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What kinds of apartments are available to rent in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

Eastside maintains a steady rental presence within Santa Barbara with an average of 13 listings available per month, representing 4.4% of the city's total inventory. Two-bedroom apartments lead the neighborhood mix at 54% of listings, followed by one-bedroom and three-bedroom units each accounting for 15%. Studios are less common, making up only 8% of monthly listings.

Eastside apartments cater to renters seeking practical amenities in their Santa Barbara home base. Outdoor space tops the available features at 23% of listings, followed by dishwashers and in-unit laundry, each appearing in 23% of available units as well. These amenities reflect the neighborhood's appeal to residents who value both indoor convenience and access to private outdoor areas. These averages offer a useful snapshot, though the live market may shift.

How much does it cost to rent in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA and when is it cheapest?

Eastside's rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2026 rental market averaged $5,140 per month across all property types, a year-over-year increase of 25.3% from rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2025. 2-bedrooms saw the largest jump at 31.0%, now averaging $5,310 monthly, while 1-bedrooms dropped 4.2% to $2,550. 3-bedrooms climbed 8.0% to $6,280, and studios rose 7.9% to $2,310 in this Santa Barbara neighborhood.

If you are searching for a new apartment in Eastside, focusing on 1-bedroom units might result in lower prices given their recent decline.

What architectural styles are common in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA apartments?

Eastside showcases contemporary architecture as the leading style, representing 50% of the market in this Santa Barbara neighborhood. Contemporary homes, which emerged in the mid-20th century and continue to evolve today, offer renters clean lines, open floor plans, and large windows that maximize natural light—perfect for those who appreciate modern design sensibilities. These properties typically feature minimal ornamentation, mixed materials like glass and steel, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that work well in California's climate. Renters drawn to contemporary style will find sleek kitchens, spacious layouts, and architectural elements that prioritize function alongside form. Architectural style in Eastside is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years. Architectural style in Eastside,Santa Barbara is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years.

Why Eastside, Santa Barbara is a great place to live

Eastside, Santa Barbara is a top choice for renters who value a vibrant social life. According to 2024 data, the neighborhood's high walk score, well-maintained street infrastructure, and favorable safety record make it an ideal spot for getting out and about with friends. Additionally, the neighborhood's age distribution and transit frequency contribute to its lively atmosphere, providing ample opportunities for socializing and community engagement. With its unique blend of amenities and characteristics, Eastside stands out as a premier destination for renters seeking a dynamic and connected lifestyle in Santa Barbara.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

The average rent in Eastside, Santa Barbara is $4,200 a month. 1-bedrooms average $2,950 and 2-bedrooms $3,950, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the Santa Barbara rent report.

How much rent can I afford in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

You'd need to earn about $118,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($2,950 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

How can I find cheap apartments in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

Use the cheap apartments filter to see the lowest-priced rentals in and around Eastside, Santa Barbara.

How can I find pet-friendly apartments in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

Use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments in and around Eastside, Santa Barbara that allow pets.

How can I find furnished apartments in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

Use the furnished filter to see furnished rentals in and around Eastside, Santa Barbara.

How can I find apartments with move-in specials in Eastside, Santa Barbara?

Use the move-in specials filter to find apartments in and around Eastside, Santa Barbara with a current move-in deal.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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