
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (35 Rentals)
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303 Sherwood Drive (double occupancy)

1418 Bath St

2956 Glen Albyn Dr

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House, Unit Guest House

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

1715 Chino St

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2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden, Unit Private Garden
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2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c, Unit 2301 A delavina street c

609 W Junipero St

1545 Marquard Terrace, Unit 1 Bedroom Apt

118 W Pedregosa St

Unit C

110 Bodega Ln

Tori Fore

Brentwood
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De La Vina Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

Verano Courtyard Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

3735 San Remo Dr

2102 Bath St

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

2126 Castillo St
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Mediterranean Apartments

114 W Calle Crespis Apartments

Monterey Pines

Palm Gardens Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

Hope Ranch

121 W Arrellaga St

Rose Garden Apartments
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314 W Mission St

The Marc

Los Robles - Senior 55+
North State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North State?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North State Studio Apartments | $3,661 | $2,595 | $5,788 |
| North State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
| North State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,776 | $3,675 | $7,007 |
| North State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available North State Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North State area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,200. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,666. Here are the most affordable North State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,666 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North State, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North State area is the $4.97 price per square foot 1821 Chino St Model at 1821 Chino St, Unit A in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value North State apartment is the Plan 1B Model at Hope Ranch starting at $2,699 with a $4.15 price per square foot in the Upper State neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North State apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 Chino St, Unit A | 1821 Chino St | 2BR,1BA | $4.97 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| 2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c | 2301 De la Vina St | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North State, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North State Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North State Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North State Apartment is $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
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