Shepard Place Apartments - Carpinteria, CA

Shepard Place Apartments is a 55+ rental community comprising 169 apartments in Carpinteria. The property combines age-restricted housing with shared facilities including a pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse and community garden. Its garden-style apartment format includes one- and two-bedroom residences rather than individually owned homes. For prospective residents comparing senior rental communities, the combination of established housing, recreational facilities and a location near Carpinteria’s commercial corridor provides a practical alternative to conventional 55+ ownership developments.

HOMES

Shepard Place offers one- and two-bedroom rental apartments. Current floor plans list 612 square feet for one-bedroom residences and 803 square feet for two-bedroom residences. Advertised rents reviewed in September 2026 ranged from $2,750 for a one-bedroom apartment to $3,400 for a two-bedroom apartment, although pricing and availability change by unit. Apartment features listed by current rental sources include kitchens with modern appliances, patios or balconies, storage, heating and ceiling fans. The community is an existing rental property rather than new-home construction.

AMENITIES

Residents have access to a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, community garden, laundry facilities, courtyard areas and outdoor grills. Property listings also identify planned social activities, walking and biking facilities, a game room and Zen garden. The City of Carpinteria reviewed a 2025 proposal for additional outdoor improvements, including new landscaping, gathering spaces, a BBQ area and dog park. Those proposed improvements are distinguished from amenities independently documented as existing at the time of research.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Shepard Place is at 1069 Casitas Pass Road, near Highway 101 and Carpinteria’s commercial corridor. The nearby Shepard Place Shops provide retail and dining uses, while Carpinteria State Beach and other coastal recreation areas serve as local outdoor destinations. The community is also near downtown Carpinteria and the city's library and senior-oriented services. For transportation, Highway 101 provides access toward Santa Barbara and Ventura. Current property listings describe the surrounding area as highly walkable, with shopping, restaurants and other everyday services nearby.