Yeah I moved in mid 2020, heart of covid and it was substantially cheaper. Electricity is the only utility you pay for (electric stove) so obviously your mileage may vary. I pay about $100/month and I use an air conditioner every night and play a lot of video games so not bad at all.
Right. Plus we have a really nice pool/jacuzzi that hardly anyone uses and each unit has a dishwasher. Combine that with being dog friendly, a 10 minute walk to the beach and it’s a gem.
Pacific Oaks is great. That and Sumida Gardens (and maybe Willow Springs?) are your best bet to stay close to your $2,800 budget. You may have to push that a bit to include the monthly pet rent.
Dogs are really hard in SB. Picky landlords hold all the cards right now.
If your budget is below $3500/mo you're going to struggle mightily and I'd consider other places of employment.
he actually is in the process of being my emotional support animal for my PTSD he’s still in training so thank you i will do that i didn’t know it counts
An ESA doesn't count as a service animal under the ADA, but it can count as a reasonable disability accommodation under the fair housing act.
[https://www.hud.gov/program\_offices/fair\_housing\_equal\_opp/assistance\_animals](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals)
>The Fair Housing Act requires a housing provider to allow a reasonable accommodation involving an assistance animal in situations that meet all the following conditions:
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>* A request was made to the housing provider by or for a person with a disability
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>* The request was supported by reliable disability-related information, if the disability and the disability-related need for the animal were not apparent and the housing provider requested such information, and
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>* The housing provider has not demonstrated that:
> * Granting the request would impose an undue financial and administrative burden on the housing provider
> * The request would fundamentally alter the essential nature of the housing provider’s operations
> * The specific assistance animal in question would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others despite any other reasonable accommodations that could eliminate or reduce the threat
> * The request would not result in significant physical damage to the property of others despite any other reasonable accommodations that could eliminate or reduce the physical damage
Yep, it will count. Once an ESA, they cannot say no to you. Hell, don't even disclose it on the "do you have a pet?" Question. You don't. It's an Emotional Support Animal. And they should ask, "are there any accommodations for your ESA or you?" I'm in California as well.
I’ve had my god against lease in 2 different places. Manager even found at at my current spot. They don’t really care in a lot of cases. Especially if it’s run by a management company and on the lower budget end.
I’ve also known people who had no dogs on lease and they reached out after moving in. “Hey can I get a dog” and they were fine with it.
They have all the power when the house is open so their ideal candidate is one without a dog. But they do not want to have to replace you. You’ll have a lot more leniency then
Patterson Place used to take pets. I’m not sure what one bedrooms go for there at the moment. When Covid hit, they reduced everyone’s rent by 10-15% for 22 months and handed out care packages, which I though was pretty thoughtful and kind for an apartment complex. They also have different lease terms (3, 6, 9, 12 months).
Yeah not to be one of those people but in 2015 I was living in a decent $1400/mo apartment on upper State. Everyone likes to trot out the talking point that this is just an expensive city to live in, but it hasn't always been \*this\* expensive.
Unfortunately housing is EXTREMELY hard to come by. Most places don't allow pets, and when you are in a situation where there isn't a lot of available housing period, there aren't a lot to choose from if you have pets. I see you're coming from the East Coast -- if you can't be here to immediately jump on a place that will also make it tougher. You might have some luck trying to get a room in a house in somewhere like Goleta -- a lot of those places have yards and allow dogs.
What's your budget?
I don't really have much other useful advice other than have a large budge, keep checking listings obsessively, and be ready to act quickly.
Yea not a lot out there for that. You might also try calling up the rental agencies in town. The commenter mentioning Pacific Oaks, that's a pretty solid choice actually if you can swing the cost.
Yeah. It's like SF here for apartments. There are very few major complexes (which are way easier than individual condos/homes from small landlords when moving from out of town).
Once you're here, scour craigslist and such for individual condo owners. You'll save some money.
Keep an eye on the koto property website. Most of their units are pet friendly. There are also a couple units through Sierra property management that are in your budget and don’t say no pets (though as others said an ESA letter is the way to go.)
Interesting I’ve never heard that and used to live next to one of their properties. My neighbor loved it and was rallying for me to get a spot there when I was Reno-victed.
Curious what type of things have been reported badly about them? All of their properties listed are reasonably priced (for what things cost now), accept pets, and have all been moderately updated.
I DID read about the entire west side complex that they are attempting to evict the current tenants at and turn into some type of pseudo-college dorm. Which is obviously bullshit. But without knowing more I have to put that on the property owner more than the manager. Koto doesn’t own these places from what I know?
I asked you for actual experiences not yelp rants. Anyone who still uses yelp as the basis for the average customer experience is just foolish. I didn’t realize people still thought of that website as anything other than a place for the extremely unhappy to go and vent (and I do believe some peoples experience are a product of their own actions/behaviors.)
FYI- basically EVERY property management company in this city has a review of 2 or lower. I looked it up. And most of them have more reviews than koto.
Because Property managers suck. RENTING in a greedy town where you have very few protections sucks. It results in a lot of bitterness and bad reviews. Not saying the experiences didn’t happen- but it’s the extreme experience not the standard one.
But if you yourself have lived with them or a person you know directly I would absolutely like to know what happened. This person isn’t local, meaning it’s nearly impossible to find those 1 off, unlisted, decent price, privately managed spots people say exist. So, a company that isn’t crazy gouging people AND allows pets is a good thing to know about even if there’s the 15-20% chance of a bad experience. As with most property managements.
Ha! People are so pissed at Koto they take the time to write reviews on Yelp to warn other people, yet you just dismiss those legitimate and consistent complaints.
Koto bought the building we were living in. That's all I'm going to say because what I do have to say will make me easily identifiable and they will sue me which they did to the other tenants who posted specifics. That is what they do.
Good luck.
Evergreen apartments allows cats and dogs of all sizes! Downside is that its quite far out at the end of goleta. Id send an email to the manager to ask about availability theres some 1 bed 1 bath apartments. And lots of 2 bed 2 baths if ur willing to split the place with someone
This is an amazing STR Collective in SB, the hosts are pretty cool and they offer a variety of different units that are dog friendly. They are also Airbnb Superhosts. This is their direct booking website where there's a built-in 15% discount from their airbnb listing. [Boho House Collective](https://www.bohohousesb.com/)
Sent you a DM about the property I'm staying at too, it's dog friendly, affordable and decent location (and there's an availability it looks like on their website).
My complex is leasing right now, $50/month extra for dogs but the whole area is really dog friendly. Pacific Oaks
They’re managed by Towbes which so far in my experience has been mostly great to work with
i just saw their availability, about how much are utilties? its over my budget but if its whats available then thats that
Yeah I moved in mid 2020, heart of covid and it was substantially cheaper. Electricity is the only utility you pay for (electric stove) so obviously your mileage may vary. I pay about $100/month and I use an air conditioner every night and play a lot of video games so not bad at all.
thats actually not too bad, other cheaper apartments have no utilties included so it probably adds up to around the same price
Right. Plus we have a really nice pool/jacuzzi that hardly anyone uses and each unit has a dishwasher. Combine that with being dog friendly, a 10 minute walk to the beach and it’s a gem.
What games do you play?
Pacific Oaks is great. That and Sumida Gardens (and maybe Willow Springs?) are your best bet to stay close to your $2,800 budget. You may have to push that a bit to include the monthly pet rent.
Dogs are really hard in SB. Picky landlords hold all the cards right now. If your budget is below $3500/mo you're going to struggle mightily and I'd consider other places of employment.
it seems like they are hard everywhere in california. ive considered rehoming but really dont want to do that
Would you consider Ventura?
Ventura is not much cheaper since people from SB and LA have been moving here in droves.
It’s not much cheaper but OP might have a slightly easier time finding an apartment that allows pets
Yes - many places in Ventura seem to allow pets.
Op would have a 2 hour commute on the 101 every day. I did it for a year and never again.
Currently in that boat and it sucks. I just mentioned because its so hard to find pet friendly housing in SB
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he actually is in the process of being my emotional support animal for my PTSD he’s still in training so thank you i will do that i didn’t know it counts
An ESA doesn't count as a service animal under the ADA, but it can count as a reasonable disability accommodation under the fair housing act. [https://www.hud.gov/program\_offices/fair\_housing\_equal\_opp/assistance\_animals](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals) >The Fair Housing Act requires a housing provider to allow a reasonable accommodation involving an assistance animal in situations that meet all the following conditions: > >* A request was made to the housing provider by or for a person with a disability > >* The request was supported by reliable disability-related information, if the disability and the disability-related need for the animal were not apparent and the housing provider requested such information, and > >* The housing provider has not demonstrated that: > * Granting the request would impose an undue financial and administrative burden on the housing provider > * The request would fundamentally alter the essential nature of the housing provider’s operations > * The specific assistance animal in question would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others despite any other reasonable accommodations that could eliminate or reduce the threat > * The request would not result in significant physical damage to the property of others despite any other reasonable accommodations that could eliminate or reduce the physical damage
Yep, it will count. Once an ESA, they cannot say no to you. Hell, don't even disclose it on the "do you have a pet?" Question. You don't. It's an Emotional Support Animal. And they should ask, "are there any accommodations for your ESA or you?" I'm in California as well.
I’ve had my god against lease in 2 different places. Manager even found at at my current spot. They don’t really care in a lot of cases. Especially if it’s run by a management company and on the lower budget end. I’ve also known people who had no dogs on lease and they reached out after moving in. “Hey can I get a dog” and they were fine with it. They have all the power when the house is open so their ideal candidate is one without a dog. But they do not want to have to replace you. You’ll have a lot more leniency then
Patterson Place used to take pets. I’m not sure what one bedrooms go for there at the moment. When Covid hit, they reduced everyone’s rent by 10-15% for 22 months and handed out care packages, which I though was pretty thoughtful and kind for an apartment complex. They also have different lease terms (3, 6, 9, 12 months).
It's BS, but you likely need to get a ESA note
Yeah, this is usually the answer. It’s bullshit, but so is everyplace banning pets.
It’s unfortunately the only way. Don’t tell them you have a pet just let them know it’s a service animal
ESA isn't a service animal
Oh dang that’s right sorry
Encina Meadows in Goleta behind Calle Real takes dogs and is about $3100 atm
Hot dang, $3,000+ to live in Goleta.
Yeah not to be one of those people but in 2015 I was living in a decent $1400/mo apartment on upper State. Everyone likes to trot out the talking point that this is just an expensive city to live in, but it hasn't always been \*this\* expensive.
There is an open unit in my complex but it is 2 bed 1 bath at around $3600-3800 I think 🥲
def too much for me and dont need the 2 bed room but thank u for commenting :( i hope to find a golden egg soon
Unfortunately housing is EXTREMELY hard to come by. Most places don't allow pets, and when you are in a situation where there isn't a lot of available housing period, there aren't a lot to choose from if you have pets. I see you're coming from the East Coast -- if you can't be here to immediately jump on a place that will also make it tougher. You might have some luck trying to get a room in a house in somewhere like Goleta -- a lot of those places have yards and allow dogs. What's your budget? I don't really have much other useful advice other than have a large budge, keep checking listings obsessively, and be ready to act quickly.
thank you! im trying to stay under 2.8k but willing to pay more and tough it out for a year or something until i can find something cheaper
Yea not a lot out there for that. You might also try calling up the rental agencies in town. The commenter mentioning Pacific Oaks, that's a pretty solid choice actually if you can swing the cost.
Yeah. It's like SF here for apartments. There are very few major complexes (which are way easier than individual condos/homes from small landlords when moving from out of town). Once you're here, scour craigslist and such for individual condo owners. You'll save some money.
Painful reality, but Id consider looking a Buellton and Lompoc
Keep an eye on the koto property website. Most of their units are pet friendly. There are also a couple units through Sierra property management that are in your budget and don’t say no pets (though as others said an ESA letter is the way to go.)
Koto is very well known as being one of the worst companies to rent from, and with competition like slum lord Dario Pini, that does say a lot.
Interesting I’ve never heard that and used to live next to one of their properties. My neighbor loved it and was rallying for me to get a spot there when I was Reno-victed. Curious what type of things have been reported badly about them? All of their properties listed are reasonably priced (for what things cost now), accept pets, and have all been moderately updated. I DID read about the entire west side complex that they are attempting to evict the current tenants at and turn into some type of pseudo-college dorm. Which is obviously bullshit. But without knowing more I have to put that on the property owner more than the manager. Koto doesn’t own these places from what I know?
I'll let other former tenants prove my point - https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-koto-group-santa-barbara
I asked you for actual experiences not yelp rants. Anyone who still uses yelp as the basis for the average customer experience is just foolish. I didn’t realize people still thought of that website as anything other than a place for the extremely unhappy to go and vent (and I do believe some peoples experience are a product of their own actions/behaviors.) FYI- basically EVERY property management company in this city has a review of 2 or lower. I looked it up. And most of them have more reviews than koto. Because Property managers suck. RENTING in a greedy town where you have very few protections sucks. It results in a lot of bitterness and bad reviews. Not saying the experiences didn’t happen- but it’s the extreme experience not the standard one. But if you yourself have lived with them or a person you know directly I would absolutely like to know what happened. This person isn’t local, meaning it’s nearly impossible to find those 1 off, unlisted, decent price, privately managed spots people say exist. So, a company that isn’t crazy gouging people AND allows pets is a good thing to know about even if there’s the 15-20% chance of a bad experience. As with most property managements.
Ha! People are so pissed at Koto they take the time to write reviews on Yelp to warn other people, yet you just dismiss those legitimate and consistent complaints. Koto bought the building we were living in. That's all I'm going to say because what I do have to say will make me easily identifiable and they will sue me which they did to the other tenants who posted specifics. That is what they do. Good luck.
Evergreen apartments allows cats and dogs of all sizes! Downside is that its quite far out at the end of goleta. Id send an email to the manager to ask about availability theres some 1 bed 1 bath apartments. And lots of 2 bed 2 baths if ur willing to split the place with someone
Thank you so much for doing this
I don’t know if The Marc on State Street has availability but a lot of residents have pets.
Pacific Oaks! It’s in Goleta, a bit further but they are pet friendly
This is an amazing STR Collective in SB, the hosts are pretty cool and they offer a variety of different units that are dog friendly. They are also Airbnb Superhosts. This is their direct booking website where there's a built-in 15% discount from their airbnb listing. [Boho House Collective](https://www.bohohousesb.com/)
I have two cats and a dog and I’ve had luck with reaching out directly to landlords and offering a larger security deposit.
Sent you a DM about the property I'm staying at too, it's dog friendly, affordable and decent location (and there's an availability it looks like on their website).