Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (471 Rentals)

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property at 21 W Quinto St
$6,800

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Base Rent$6,800
Total Monthly Price$6,800
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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21 W Quinto St

Santa BarbaraCA93105
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532 Brinkerhoff Ave
$3,950 - $4,050

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Base Rent$3,950 - $4,050
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

532 Brinkerhoff Ave

532 Brinkerhoff AveSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950
Total Monthly Price$2,950
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2563 Treasure Dr, Unit A

2563 Treasure DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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property at 1520 Bath St
$9,650

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Base Rent$9,650
Total Monthly Price$9,650
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Santa BarbaraCA93101
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property at 678 Ferrara Way
$4,700

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Base Rent$4,700
Total Monthly Price$4,700
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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678 Ferrara Way, Unit A

678 Ferrara Way
Santa BarbaraCA93105
property at 407 W Anapamu St
$3,895

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Base Rent$3,895
Total Monthly Price$3,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 21
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407 W Anapamu St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 1815 San Andres St
$3,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1815 San Andres St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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property at 1701 Anacapa St
$4,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101
property at 2418 Calle Real
$2,375 - $2,900
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2418 Calle Real

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA

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

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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, September 19, 2026, there are currently 471 available Upper State apartments priced from $2,200 to $7,100, with an average monthly rent of $4,376.

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 $3,653.

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 $3,200 to $5,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,178.

How expensive are Upper State Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper State on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,600 to $7,100 - averaging $5,838 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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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.