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The Messina

2541 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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  • Monthly Rent

    $3,600

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    850 - 975 sq ft

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The Messina Apartment Homes are located in the heart of Santa Barbara. You will experience beautiful beaches and majestic mountain views while living in a luxurious apartment home. The Messina Apartment Homes are conveniently located to shopping and dining. The easy access to interstate 101 makes your new home perfect for work and the enjoyment that Santa Barbara has to offer.

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Pricing & Floor Plans

2Bed2Bath-A $3,600
2 Beds 2 Baths 850 Sq Ft $3,600 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 13
    price $3,600
    square feet 850
    availibility Now
2Bed2Bath-B Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths 975 Sq Ft $3,000 Deposit
2Bed2Bath-A $3,600
2 Beds 2 Baths 850 Sq Ft $3,600 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 13
    price $3,600
    square feet 850
    availibility Now
2Bed2Bath-B Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 2 Baths 975 Sq Ft $3,000 Deposit
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. 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 below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Amenity Fee
    $0
  • Application Fee
    $40
  • Other
    $0
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $35
  • One time Fee
    $0
  • Pet deposit
    $0
  • Weight limit
    40 lb
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Restrictions:
    Breed Restrictions Apply
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $35
  • One time Fee
    $0
  • Pet deposit
    $0
  • Weight limit
    40 lb
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Restrictions:
    Breed Restrictions Apply
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  • Covered
    Parking Available
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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal

Lease Options

  • 10, 11, 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1962
  • 37 units/2 stories

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2BR, 2BA - 1250SF
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About The Messina

The Messina Apartment Homes are located in the heart of Santa Barbara. You will experience beautiful beaches and majestic mountain views while living in a luxurious apartment home. The Messina Apartment Homes are conveniently located to shopping and dining. The easy access to interstate 101 makes your new home perfect for work and the enjoyment that Santa Barbara has to offer.

The Messina is an apartment community located in Santa Barbara County and the 93105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Barbara Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Patio/Balcony*
  • Carport
  • Lush Gardens & Mature Trees
  • Pets Welcome
  • Spacious Closets
  • Easy Access to Highway 101
  • Private Deck/Patio*
  • BBQ Area
  • Close to Beach & Downtown
  • Energy Efficient Appliances

Contact

Language: English
Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Courtyard
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Disposal

Patio

Ceiling Fans

Window Coverings

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Patio/Balcony*
  • Carport
  • Lush Gardens & Mature Trees
  • Pets Welcome
  • Spacious Closets
  • Easy Access to Highway 101
  • Private Deck/Patio*
  • BBQ Area
  • Close to Beach & Downtown
  • Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $35
Dog Rent $35
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal Included
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
820-200-4189
City - Santa Barbara

With the mountains of Los Padres National Forest on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, it isn’t hard to see the natural beauty of Santa Barbara. Known as the American Riviera because of its Mediterranean climate and sandy shores, Santa Barbara boasts easy access to wine country and a host of celebrity residents.

Amongst the Spanish red tiles present in Santa Barbara are a number of cultural and educational amenities. Should you decide to rent in Santa Barbara, you’ll be able to catch a performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl, spend time with all kinds of species at the Santa Barbara Zoo, stroll along the historic Stearns Wharf, sunbathe at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, appreciate the renderings in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, engage with the latest exhibit at MOXI the Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation, bask in the beauty of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Santa Barbara City College
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
UC Santa Barbara
Drive: 14 min 9.2 mi
Ventura College
Drive: 45 min 34.5 mi
The Messina is within 6 minutes or 3.2 miles from Santa Barbara City College. It is also near UC Santa Barbara and Ventura College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Adams Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
517 Students
Attendance Zone
La Cumbre Junior High
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
458 Students
Attendance Zone
San Marcos Senior High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,020 Students
Attendance Zone
Santa Barbara Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
El Montecito School San Roque
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
149 Students
Nearby
Eureka School Of Santa Barbara
Private High School
Grades 10-12
7 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The Messina is near Santa Barbara Municipal, located 10.0 miles or 25 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Santa Barbara
Drive: 5 min 3.1 mi
Goleta Amtrak
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
Carpinteria Amtrak
Drive: 19 min 13.8 mi
Ventura Amtrak
Drive: 38 min 30.1 mi
East Ventura Metrolink Station
Drive: 45 min 36.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Santa Barbara Municipal
Drive: 25 min 10.0 mi
Somewhat Walkable
54
Walk Score®
Out of 100
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.
Some Transit
35
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
63
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Messina.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Las Positas Shopping Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
San Andres Square Retail Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Loreto Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
The Messina has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Rocky Nook Park
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Drive: 11 min 3.9 mi
The Messina has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Rocky Nook Park, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 5 min 3.4 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Drive: 8 min 5.6 mi
The Messina has 3 hospitals within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Coast Guard Station
Drive: 52 min 39.9 mi
The Messina is 39.9 miles and a 52 minute drive from US Coast Guard Station.
 
 

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Messina has two bedrooms available with rent ranges from $3,600/mo. to $3,600/mo.

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The Messina is in Bel Air in the city of Santa Barbara. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.3 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.9 miles, including Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Rocky Nook Park, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

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