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$4,500 / Month

521 W Montecito St

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Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    955 sq ft

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About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Now

This unfurnished 2 bedroom 2 bath condo, is located in the West Beach area. Walking distance to SBCC, Harbor, Wharf, and the Funk Zone. This unit has two bedrooms, two baths smart tv in living room and bedrooms and private laundry room in the unit. It has a comfortable living room with plenty of seating, adjoining kitchen, and private patio with covered and uncovered parking. Its walking distance to the corner market, restaurants, and beach. Pets considered (1 small dog, up to 25lbs or a cat). A walkability score of 74, biking score of 90. "bikers paradise" with a bike path that leads west to UCSB campus and east to Butterfly Beach for biking, skating or just walking the waterfront. West beach is great for boating, kayaking, and volleyball. For the kiddos there is Skater's Point a fun skate park, Chase Palm Park, Los Banos Public Pool, The MOXI and the SB Zoo, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and The Sea Center. That's all within 3 miles. This is a non-smoking building.

521 W Montecito St is a townhome located in Santa Barbara County and the 93101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Barbara Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $4,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Contact

  • Listed by Butler Family Rentals
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City - Santa Barbara

Between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara combines coastal living with Mediterranean-style architecture. The city's Spanish Colonial Revival buildings and year-round mild climate have earned it the nickname "The American Riviera." The rental market remains competitive, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,224 per month (up 3.6% year-over-year), while two-bedrooms average $3,235 (up 2.6%). The Mesa and Upper State Street areas feature apartment communities and rental homes near beaches and downtown.

Santa Barbara's outdoor lifestyle centers around its beaches, State Street shopping district, and the historic Mission Santa Barbara. The University of California Santa Barbara campus contributes to the area's educational atmosphere. Local events include farmers' markets throughout the week and the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Residents have access to numerous hiking trails and bike paths, including Rattlesnake Canyon trail.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Santa Barbara City College
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
UC Santa Barbara
Drive: 16 min 11.6 mi
Ventura College
Drive: 42 min 32.2 mi
521 W Montecito St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Santa Barbara City College. It is also near UC Santa Barbara and Ventura College.
Schools
McKinley Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
293 Students
Attendance Zone
La Cumbre Junior High
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
426 Students
Attendance Zone
San Marcos Senior High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,926 Students
Attendance Zone
Notre Dame School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
125 Students
Nearby
Providence
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
245 Students
Nearby
Orca School
Private Elementary School
Grades 2-3
Nearby
Anacapa School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
48 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

521 W Montecito St is near Santa Barbara Municipal, located 12.3 miles or 28 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Santa Barbara
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Goleta Amtrak
Drive: 14 min 10.0 mi
Carpinteria Amtrak
Drive: 16 min 11.5 mi
Ventura Amtrak
Drive: 36 min 27.8 mi
East Ventura Metrolink Station
Drive: 42 min 33.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Santa Barbara Municipal
 Drive: 28 min 12.3 mi
Very Walkable
75
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
41
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 W Montecito St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Paseo Nuevo
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Stearns Wharf
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Carrillo Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
521 W Montecito St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Santa Barbara Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
521 W Montecito St has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 8 min 5.8 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Drive: 10 min 7.9 mi
521 W Montecito St has 3 hospitals within 7.9 miles, the nearest is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Coast Guard Station
Drive: 50 min 37.6 mi
521 W Montecito St is 37.6 miles and a 50 minute drive from US Coast Guard Station.

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