Ocean Meadows Housing Development Markets to Students
The 32 Single-Family Homes Will Rent by the Bed
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The gated Ocean Meadows housing development will cater to students. Called “The Cove,” the property, located near the Sierra Madre student housing complex in Goleta, will offer rent by the bed. Its website advertises student housing in Santa Barbara and includes popular spots in nearby Isla Vista to advertise its location.
The Cove’s website states that 10 to 12 students are able to fit in each home, and the homes are advertised as five-bedroom houses, some with accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The cheapest option currently costs $1,249 a month (reduced from its previous $1,479 a month) and does not include the cost of electricity or water.
