521 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Room for Rent
This listing offers a private bedroom within a shared property. You may share common spaces like the kitchen, living room, and possibly bathrooms with other renters or the property owner.
What This Condo Offers
This listing is for a private primary bedroom (14' x 11') with a full ensuite bathroom in a shared, newly remodeled 2BR/2BA condominium. The condo is set within... a quiet, single level end unit located less than a mile from the ocean and approximately 15 minutes from UCSB.
You’ll share the residence with one housemate and an indoor cat. Common areas include a fully stocked kitchen and furnished living room. Additional features include a sunny, nature inspired patio, in unit laundry, and double pane windows. One assigned parking space is provided, and utilities plus Wi Fi are included in the rent.
The complex offers a communal gazebo, and picnic area for relaxed outdoor enjoyment. You’re just steps from the coastal bike path that runs west to UCSB and east to Butterfly Beach, and only minutes from Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, the Harbor, SBCC, downtown, and the Funk Zone.
Unit 1
- $2,400
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 908 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Condo Features
- Dishwasher
- Double Pane Windows
- Furnished
- Kitchen
- Patio
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Picnic Area
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walking/Biking Trails
521 W Montecito St Unit 1 is a room for rent in Santa Barbara, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Get In Touch
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Orca School
Grades K-5
Private
La Cumbre Junior High School
Grades 6-8
Public
San Marcos Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Anacapa, The
Grades 6-12
Private
Providence
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Santa Barbara City College
Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
UC Santa Barbara
Drive: 16 min (11.6 mi)
Discover Lower West, Santa Barbara, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 521 W Montecito St Unit 1 proximity to Paseo Nuevo and Stearns Wharf. Paseo Nuevo is 1 mile away, and Stearns Wharf is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 521 W Montecito St Unit 1 has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 33.8 miles. Transit options include Santa Barbara and Goleta Amtrak.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 521 W Montecito St Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 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.
Airports
Living in Lower West provides easy access to Santa Barbara Municipal, located just 28 minutes from 521 W Montecito St Unit 1.
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