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Highlights

  • Closet space
  • Built-in bookshelf
  • No smoking
  • On-site laundry (wash app)
  • Tiled shower

Location

216 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA|Lower East
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Management

EIPM, Inc.

Leasing office

(805) 685-1850

Property Overview

Milpas offers strong value with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4, supported by a perfect price rating, high location score, and solid amenities and trustworthiness ratings. It also stands out for its close proximity to a top-rated elementary school and exceptional value per square foot, along with features like closet space, a built-in bookshelf, no smoking, on-site laundry, and a tiled shower.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Milpas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Milpas 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
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath674 sqft$2,595 /mo1 unit availableUpdated one bedroom/ 1 bath apartment, centrally located on the Eastside of Santa Barbara. This unit is part of a small, quiet complex. Additional amenities include open kitchen with breakfast bar, built-in bookshelf, tiled shower, and plenty of closet space. Onsite-laundry (WASH App), designated parking space is included with rent (additional parking available for a monthly fee). Tenants pay their own electricity and their proportionate share of water, trash, sewer. Available for a One Year Lease No Smoking & No Pets No Guarantors or Co-Signers Positive rental history of at least 3 years required Monthly Income Requirement: At least 3x monthly rent Background & Credit check required with 700+ credit score For more information, call: 805-685-1850 or E-mail: **** Properties Managed by: EIPM, Inc. (Excellence in Property Management, Inc.) 851 Camino Pescasdero, Ste. #B, Goleta, CA 93117 Corporate DRE License ID #01949234

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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About Milpas

HomeApartments in Santa BarbaraLower East Milpas

Updated one bedroom/ 1 bath apartment, centrally located on the Eastside of Santa Barbara. This unit is part of a small, quiet complex. Additional amenities include open kitchen with breakfast bar, built-in bookshelf, tiled shower, and plenty of closet space. Onsite-laundry (WASH App), designated parking space is included with rent (additional parking available for a monthly fee). Tenants pay their own electricity and their proportionate share of water, trash, sewer. Available for a One Year Lease No Smoking & No Pets No Guarantors or Co-Signers Positive rental history of at least 3 years required Monthly Income Requirement: At least 3x monthly rent Background & Credit check required with 700+ credit score For more information, call: 805-685-1850 or E-mail: **** Properties Managed by: EIPM, Inc. (Excellence in Property Management, Inc.) 851 Camino Pescasdero, Ste. #B, Goleta, CA 93117 Corporate DRE License ID #01949234


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Milpas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Milpas 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 Milpas
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.
Milpas 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, Milpas 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.
Milpas 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 Milpas does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Milpas compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 250 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Lower East

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

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Lower East
Santa Barbara
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Barbara
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,750
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$2,846
July 2026$2,839
August 2026$2,820
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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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near Milpas

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 216 N Milpas St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 216 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-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

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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