Carpinteria, CA

43 Apartments for Rent with Parking

The city of Carpinteria is located by the ocean in southeastern Santa Barbara County, California. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population stood at just over 13,000. The region enjoys warm, dry summers where the average high temperature rarely exceeds 72 degrees. The Kppen Climate Classification system describes the climate of Carpinteria as being warm-summer Mediterranean. Winter lows tend to be around 43 degrees. Carpinteria Beach offers strong surfing swells. From May through September, seals and sea lions frequent the nearby Carpinteria Buffs, where it's also possible to spot the occasional gray whale. See more

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Carpinteria apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.

Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.

Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.

If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.

Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.

Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.

Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.