Ivy at Carrillo
520-536 W Carrillo St,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$2,850 - $4,495 | 1-2 Beds
Alta Mesa
Santa Barbara, CA
Alta Mesa - Santa Barbara, CA
Area Guide
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 May 2025, the average apartment rent in Alta Mesa is $2,087 for a studio, $2,245 for one bedroom, $2,585 for two bedrooms, and $1,291 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Mesa has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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466 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,087/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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647 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,245/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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918 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,585/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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400 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,291/month
Average Rent
Transportation
64
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
31
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
57
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.