Does anyone know the area well? What neighborhoods are nicer and safer than others? I want to spend about $1100 a month for a 1br 1ba apartment or a studio. Thanks
2007-09-24 10:28:18 · 9 answers · asked by silenceofnike 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
I never lived Downtown when I lived up in SB, but I know finding an apartment near the UCSB campus was a bit tricky. Certainly look at the area the building is in. Make sure you look at each apartment in detail to see if everything is clean and working. Make sure it has cable and internet hook ups. At least in the Isla Vista area where I lived, we got no local television reception so we had to pay for cable in order to get tv. Ask about parking, where it is, and if there is a fee of any kind. Read the rental agreement very carefully and make sure that, if anything is broken before you move in, that it gets fixed without any cost to you. I had bad experiences with repairs several times myself. Find out if any utilities are included in the rent and which ones. Find out if the apartment comes with any appliances and whether or not there are laundry facilities on site. And look at more than one rental company to make sure you get a good price, though they do tend to all be very close to each other. Good luck!
2007-09-24 21:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by DngrsAngl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-19 11:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The area above (north-west) of Carrillo St is safer than the area below, based on police statistics, but you may end up spending a good deal of your free time below Carrillo St to go to bars, restaurants and the beach. There is very little crime in Santa Barbara in any case. For details visit the police station.
Walk. Start on Garden St near Micheltorena. Apartments are scarce. If you see a vacancy, do not hesitate, take it. It may not be nice, but it will give you a base for your next apartment search.
2007-09-25 04:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Frederic P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck finding a 1-bedroom in a safe neighborhood for that price.
Two weeks ago, there were 2 gang-related murders; one in SW SB, the other in SE SB. Do your research on the crime statistics; call the police department and ask questions.
2007-09-25 09:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My tip is 'bring more money'; Santa Barbara has one of the highest occupancy rates of all U.S. cities. It's more of an owner's market! But Santa Barbara's one of the best places to live in the U.S.!
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2007-09-25 05:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The higher up the hill, which is farther from the ocean, the more expensive. Look near PCH and you should find something in your price range.
2007-09-24 10:36:31 · answer #6 · answered by TryItOnce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
craigslist. additionally, maximum faculties have an 'off-campus' housing place of work, the place locals sign in their available rooms, residences, and so on., with the college. and look at the interior sight newspapers, which includes/exceptionally the 'selection' ones.
2016-12-17 09:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent-To-Own Homes : http://RentToOwnHome.uzaev.com/?fqGC
2016-07-12 04:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drive by the property at night, and in the day time. make sure its not a huge difference
2007-09-27 12:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Tam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋