Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (494 Rentals)

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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A
$2,950
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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A

2563 Treasure DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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 2027 State St

$6,500

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$6,500
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2027 State St

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 532 E Arrellaga St

$4,550

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$4,550
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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1466 Las Positas Pl

$7,500

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1466 Las Positas Pl

Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 1701 Anacapa St

$4,400

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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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1801 De La Vina St
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1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Paseo Chapala
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Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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302 W Montecito St
2 Bedroom Apartments

302 W Montecito St

302 W Montecito StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Arroyo Miradero
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Arroyo Miradero

2721 Miradero DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2767 Miradero DR
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2767 Miradero DR

2767 Miradero DRSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2024 Anacapa St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2024 Anacapa St

2024 Anacapa StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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26 W Constance AVE
2 Bedroom Apartments

26 W Constance AVE

26 W Constance AVESanta Barbara, CA 93105
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111 E Junipero St
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111 E Junipero St

111 E Junipero StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Diana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diana Apartments

2320 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Upper East, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with kids, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Santa Barbara, this neighborhood has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated schools.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Santa Barbara has established a name for itself as amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Upper East area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 494 available Upper East apartments priced from $2,425 to $9,000, with an average monthly rent of $5,120.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper East ranges from $2,425 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,607.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper East range from $3,250 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,570.

How expensive are Upper East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 53 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,595 to $7,550 - averaging $6,177 for the location.

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