Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (24 Rentals)

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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Lis
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lis

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monterey Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Arrellaga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Hope Ranch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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121 W Arrellaga St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 W Arrellaga St

121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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North State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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 Hope Ranch priced from $2,457. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,821. Here are the most affordable North State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hope RanchPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,457
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,821
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3,600
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3,675
110 Bodega Ln2 beds 2 bath Model2BR,2BA$3,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North State, CA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North State area is the $3.06 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value North State apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at 609 W Junipero St starting at $3,675 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North State apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.06
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.27
The MarcPlan 3A3BR,2BA$4.88
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.24
110 Bodega Ln2 beds 2 bath Model2BR,2BA$4.81
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c2301 De la Vina St1BR,1BA$4.58
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$5.49
Hope RanchPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.76
2879 Exeter Pl, Unit Private Garden2879 Exeter Pl1BR,1BA$6.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $2,449 at Hope Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North State Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North State is starting from $3,600 at The Messina.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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