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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 453 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers find the website easy to navigate and appreciate its straightforward layout, which helps in finding property information and managing rent payments efficiently. Reviewers also highlight the usefulness of features like virtual tours and helpful filters for specific amenities, making the apartment hunting process smoother and more organized. However, some people were dissatisfied with the contact experience, noting difficulties in reaching staff or receiving responses to inquiries. There are also mentions of issues with login and registration, and some users found the email notifications to be excessive or not tailored to their preferences. A few other people also felt that the website could provide more detailed information on each property.

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Website

Users describe ambiguous interactions with the website. While some customers find the site straightforward,... See more

User experience

Customers had ambiguous experiences with user experience. Many reviewers found the site straightforward, easy... See more

Location

Clients share ambiguous opinions on location. Many reviewers express frustration with irrelevant listings,... See more

Customer communications

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of contact. Customers consistently report difficulties reaching staff,... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous, with some reviewers praising certain staff members for being patient,... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I need a place to live like yesterday. ForestRidge rejected me for four months, no one was at Hartsville Gardens never was in to get an application. Magnolia Senior Village advised there was an apartm... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was initially frustrated about the inability to log in or register. I was able to only find minimal properties, I had to use other search tools like Google to find anything. I emailed about login... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I love seeing so many choices for rentals but it just makes it harder for me. I have to find a rental with income assistance. Either section 202 or tax credit as my income is very very low. It would... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It works well if you are looking for ourself, the suggestions that they email never seem to match what you are looking for. Example. 2bed 2 bath is what we have been looking for, but we constantly get... See more

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RentCafe.com is an apartment search website that offers the right tools to make your rental search simple and efficient. We are trusted by millions of renters who appreciate the smooth experience, from starting a search to moving in. You can easily go from browsing rental listings to contacting property leasing offices, to scheduling tours and applying online, all on RentCafe.com.

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  • 430 S. Fairview Avenue, 93117, Santa Barbara, United States

  • rentcafe.com

3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

499 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kim was super helpful

Kim was super helpful. Giving us a full tour of the property. Walking with us in the cold to show us three apartment options. She was great. Excellent customer service.!

31 January 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unreachable

I don't accept the fact that you cannot reach a manager at this properties either by phone or making a tour visit.

29 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can not find any housing available in…

I can not find any housing available in my income bracket. What every one claims is affordable, isn't true for me plus very many others out there. Income restricted apartments doesn't mean what it did a few years ago. I feel like it is false advertisement that property management has twisted the meaning to their benefit. I have yet to find any housing available for me on your site that I would be eligible for. Also 30% income has some how the meaning has changed in the last few years.

16 January 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Never can log in and now homeless family

Never can log in, says I live in multiple places, which I don’t. . For the housing authority’s to use this, I can never log in to important information. Which I’ve missed and now homeless with my kids.

26 January 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

New, but with a bit of an opinion anyway.

I only just started using this app. But, so far, it is okay. It really needs to have more details on each property. It's frustrating to find a listing that looks good but, there is no rental amount so you have to contact the apartment management for the amount to pay to move in. It is not easy to talk to people. Especially, if you find out suddenly that you can't afford to move there.

25 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Web site offered easy navigation

Web site offered easy navigation, inhiated property management contact, description and easy online applications. Very extensive site and the whole experience was enjoyable. RentCafe took the stress and concerns out the equation.

24 January 2026
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