Apartments for Rent in the Lower State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (538 Rentals)

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

property at 1615 Olive St

$6,600

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$6,600

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Olive St, Unit B

1615 Olive St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 2127 Red Rose Way

$5,100

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$5,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 17

2127 Red Rose Way

Santa BarbaraCA93109
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605 W Anapamu St
$5,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 27

605 W Anapamu St

605 W Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,300
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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$2,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 306 W De la Guerra St

$4,995

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$4,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

306 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 521 W Montecito St

$2,400

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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

521 W Montecito St, Unit 1

521 W Montecito St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 508 Orena St

$6,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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508 Orena St

Santa BarbaraCA93103

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Lower State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Santa Barbara, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, this section of town is one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and great school districts for the kids to attend.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This area is known as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower State

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lower State Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lower State ranges from $2,450 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,660.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower State cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lower State range from $3,675 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,176.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.