
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (190 Rentals)


609 W Junipero St

Alena on Haley

800 Santa Barbara

Villa Flores Apartments

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House, Unit Guest House

1021 San Andres St

1016 E Canon Perdido St

328 W Pedregosa St
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333 E Carrillo St

Victoria Hotel

221 E Haley St

501 E Micheltorena St

1232 Laguna St

326 W Victoria St

2011 Oak Ave

414 W Figueroa St

408 W Pedregosa St

1721 De la Vina St
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901 Garcia Rd

1226 Alta Vista Rd

1717 Chapala St

1924 San Pascual St

332-338 E Victoria St

1510 Laguna St

219 W Islay St

Pedregosa Plaza

23 W Mission St

1716 Bath St
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85 N La Cumbre Rd

222 W Mission St

208 W De La Guerra St

315-317 W Sola St

610 Maple Ave

312-314 E Figueroa St

1628 De La Vina St

1821 Chino St

2012 Bath St

1416 Laguna St

526 E Anapamu St

Kimi Gardens

707-723 Colina Ln

Diana Apartments

2024 Anacapa St

323 W Quinto St

1528 Castillo St

1920 San Pascual St

823 E De La Guerra St

Sears Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper State Studio Apartments | $2,441 | $1,900 | $3,250 |
Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
| Upper State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,982 | $2,930 | $8,282 |
| Upper State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,783 | $4,850 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Upper State area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 754 square feet priced from $5,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Santa Barbara | Larger One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $5,000 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1B | 650 Sq Ft | $2,639 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 605 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | 579 Sq Ft | $5,500 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 575 Sq Ft | $3,055 |
Cheapest Available Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Upper State of Santa Barbara, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Upper State is currently $3,546. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| Hope Ranch | Plan 1A | $2,507 |
| Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Poppy Plan | $2,770 |
| Alena on Haley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,800 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | One Bedroom | $4,500 |
| 825 De la Vina St | One Bedroom | $5,500 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Upper State Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Upper State with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Upper State is at Villa Flores Apartments listed at $2,450.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Upper State Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Upper State is $3,546.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Upper State Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Upper State is a 754 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 800 Santa Barbara.
What is the average size for Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Upper State is currently 354 sq ft.
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