Alta Mesa

Santa Barbara, CA

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Alta Mesa - Santa Barbara, CA

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The best of the California coast surrounds this suburban community

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Alta Mesa is an inland residential community located a few blocks west of Downtown Santa Barbara. The streets are lined with houses, apartments, townhomes, and condos, with rental options available to suit any taste. Locals enjoy ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors: Honda Valley occupies the center of the neighborhood, the huge Elings Park borders the west side, and Santa Barbara’s gorgeous beaches are only a couple of blocks away. A small shopping plaza at the corner of Cliff Drive and Meigs Road features a handful of supermarkets and cafes: start your day with coffee and breakfast at Good Cup, chow down on some vegetarian fare at Mesa Verde, or dig into some tacos at Super Cuca’s. Santa Barbara City College sits on the east end of the neighborhood, making it a great spot for students, faculty, and staff members.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Alta Mesa is $2,067 for a studio, $2,222 for one bedroom, $2,561 for two bedrooms, and $1,289 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Mesa has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 466 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,067/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 647 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,222/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 918 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,561/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 400 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,289/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
  • Rocky Nook Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Barbara Municipal

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