Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (450 Rentals)

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property at 2027 State St

$6,950

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$6,950
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$6,950

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2027 State St

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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property at 1520 Bath St

$7,200

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$7,200
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$7,200

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1520 Bath St

Santa BarbaraCA93101

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

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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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.

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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

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

Paseo Chapala

721-791 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2767 Miradero DR
2 Bedroom Apartments

2767 Miradero DR

2767 Miradero DRSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arroyo Miradero
Studio Apartments

Arroyo Miradero

2721 Miradero DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2910 State St
Studio Apartments

2910 State St

2910 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2844 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2844 State St

2844 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2904 State St
Studio Apartments

2904 State St

2904 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2941 State St
Studio Apartments

2941 State St

2941 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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2907 State St
Studio Apartments

2907 State St

2907 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2901 State St
Studio Apartments

2901 State St

2901 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2833 State St
Studio Apartments

2833 State St

2833 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2839 State St
Studio Apartments

2839 State St

2839 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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El Flamenco
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Flamenco

2843 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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

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Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

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

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

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #17

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 is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Barbara. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare 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. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper State

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

As of today, August 05, 2026, there are currently 450 available Upper State apartments priced from $2,525 to $7,550, with an average monthly rent of $4,870.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper State ranges from $2,525 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,690.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper State range from $3,500 to $5,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,686.

How expensive are Upper State Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper State on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,650 to $7,550 - averaging $6,005 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.