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The average rent in Upper East, Santa Barbara, as of June 2026, is up 24.42% compared to last month but down 9.46% year-over-year.
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32m ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,200
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House for rent
1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
336 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$13,000
$12,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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5d+ ago
Upper East house for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Hardwood Floor
Outdoor Space
3d ago
Samarkand apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2839 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Mission Canyon
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Canyon
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
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5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1703 Chapala St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Park apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1703 Chapala St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,700
$4,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$11,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna house for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
1 bed
1 bath
$3,750
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Available May 22
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Verified
2879 Exeter Pl #1, Mission Canyon, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
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2879 Exeter Pl #2, Mission Canyon, CA 93105
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
14h ago
Lower Riviera house for rent in Santa Barbara
964 Garcia Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Swimming pool
3 beds
4.5 baths
$19,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$7,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$7,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Riviera apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
813 E Anapamu St #4B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
2 beds
0.5 baths
$10,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Barbara Downtown apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 De La Guerra Pl #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$7,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna apartment for rent in Santa Barbara
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westside townhouse for rent in Santa Barbara
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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In Upper East, apartments average around 375 sqft across all unit types. One-bedroom units are typically around 99 sqft, while two-bedroom apartments average about 423 sqft and three-bedroom units are around 1,238 sqft.
Upper East, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA, sees one-bedroom apartments as the most common rental type with about 7 listings available monthly. The area averages approximately 17 total listings per month across all bedroom types.
Upper East is a top choice for renters prioritizing social living in Santa Barbara. The neighborhood's strong social life score is driven by its well-developed street infrastructure, frequent transit options, and a walk score that makes it easy to get around. Additionally, the neighborhood's age distribution and safety record contribute to its appeal for those seeking an active social scene. With these factors combined, Upper East offers an ideal environment for renters looking to connect with others and make the most of their community.
Studio apartments have averaged about 2 listings per month in Upper East. Three-bedroom units are also relatively uncommon with about 3 listings available monthly.
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.
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