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Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The...


412 Plaza Rubio Santa Barbara, CA

3 Bed
2 Bath

1,419 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jun. 1st
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$11,500
1419 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Mike Richardson, Realtors
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$11,500
Available Jun 1st, 2026
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Description

Plaza Rubio presents an extremely rare opportunity to enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic Upper East locations directly across from the historic Santa Barbara Mission, offering unobstructed postcard views of the Mission and its beautiful rose gardens.
Set within the highly sought-after Upper East neighborhood, this charming Spanish Colonial Revival residence embodies the timeless character and architectural charm that define classic Santa Barbara living. The location offers an exceptional lifestyle with wonderful walkability to downtown amenities, nearby parks, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, El Encanto Hotel, and many of the city’s most beloved destinations.
The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a desirable ground-floor primary suite, with two additional bedrooms and a hallway bath located upstairs. Rich in warmth and character, the inviting living room showcases open beam ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace, and direct views of the Mission.
Beautifully maintained with evident pride of ownership throughout, the property offers comfortable low-maintenance living with central heating and air conditioning, charming patio spaces, and a lovely gated courtyard entry surrounded by walls for added privacy and ambiance.
Additional highlights include ample off-street parking with an attached two-car garage offering direct access into the home, as well as additional driveway parking secured behind an electric gate.
A truly special offering in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured settings.
Rental Terms:
Lease start date: Available now
Term: 1-year lease
Unfurnished
Owner pays: gardener
Tenant pays: all other utilities
Renter's insurance required (minimum $300K in liability)
No co-signers
No pets
No smoking
**Should all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program, 3x gross income qualification shall apply only to the portion of the rent that Tenant is responsible for after the voucher amount has been deducted.
Equal Housing Opportunity. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program.
Tenants will be required to purchase renter's insurance naming the property owner and Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc. (Property Manager) as additional insured with a minimum liability coverage of $300,000.
The application fee is $50 and is non-refundable.
We require a rental application for everyone over the age of 18.

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Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (805) 965-4300
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Cox Communications, Inc. 300.0 30.0
ViaSat, Inc. 35.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
Frontier Communications Corporation 12.0 1.0
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission! by bedroom type below.
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$414,000
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Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission! Rent vs. Santa Barbara Average

 Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission!      Santa Barbara Average
3BR
$11,500
$7,714
$0
$3,750
$7,500
$11,250
$15,000

Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission! is asking 49% more than the average 3 bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara.

If you upsized to an average priced Santa Barbara 4 bedroom apartment, you would pay 49% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Santa Barbara 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 89% less per month.

Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission! provides 13% less square footage than the average Santa Barbara 3 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission!
3BR $11,500 $8.10 $34,500
Santa Barbara Average
Studio $3,271 $11.30 $9,813
1BR $2,631 $4.10 $7,893
2BR $4,080 $3.80 $12,241
3BR $7,714 $4.70 $23,141
4BR $15,200 $5.70 $45,600

Availability in Santa Barbara

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 45 1BR units on the market in Santa Barbara. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
7% 38% 37% 10% 7%
Available Units in Santa Barbara
Studio 8
1BR 45
2BR 43
3BR 12
4BR 8
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 0.72 mi.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 0.89 mi.
Santa Barbara Psychiatric Health Facility 4.0 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Santa Barbara City Fire Department 1.29 mi.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department 2.11 mi.
Santa Barbara City Fire Department 2.11 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on June 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,419 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Iconic Upper East Setting With Front-row Views Of The Mission! has a 3 bedroom unit starting at $11,500.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 412 Plaza Rubio in Santa Barbara, CA. It's 1.7 miles northwest from the center of Santa Barbara.
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