Apartments for Rent in the Lower State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (542 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4
$6,000
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415 Rancheria St, Unit 4

415 Rancheria StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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property at 1218 Blanchard St

$3,750

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$3,750
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$3,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1218 Blanchard St

Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 532 E Arrellaga St

$4,450

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$4,450
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$4,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 429 Por La Mar Cir

$4,600

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$4,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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429 Por La Mar Cir, Unit 429

429 Por La Mar Cir
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 651 Verde Mar

$7,500

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$7,500
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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651 Verde Mar, Unit C

651 Verde Mar
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 342 Palisades Dr

$4,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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342 Palisades Dr

Santa BarbaraCA93109

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 1701 Anacapa St

$4,400

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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Lower State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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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 pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lower State area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 542 available Lower State apartments priced from $2,375 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,887.

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 $2,375 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,746.

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 $3,400 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,441.

How expensive are Lower State Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 63 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lower State on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,550 - averaging $6,070 for the location.

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.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.