
Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (431 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

The Messina

1105 N Milpas St

Citywalk

Los Robles - Senior 55+

521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 2
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800 Santa Barbara

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Villa Flores Apartments

328 East Carrillo Street, Unit #D

111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 4

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House

610 Calle De Los Amigos

2117 Castillo St

125 W Micheltorena St

510 Chapala St

3741 Mariana Way

3909 Maricopa Dr
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Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper State?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper State Studio Apartments | $3,172 | $2,895 | $3,450 |
Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $1,800 | $5,600 |
Upper State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,356 | $3,895 | $10,000+ |
Upper State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper State, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #20
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara Senior High
La Cumbre Junior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Upper State Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Upper State
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 $1,800 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,425.
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 $3,895 to $10,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,356.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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