
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (163 Rentals)


El Jardin

609 W Junipero St

Alena on Haley

110 Bodega Ln

800 Santa Barbara

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

1225 Rebecca Ln, Unit B

306 W De la Guerra St

1710 De la Vina St, Unit 1710 De La Vina St.
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898 Veronica Springs Rd, Unit SI ID1353165P

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610 Calle De Los Amigos, Unit SI ID1244466P

4039 La Colina Rd

130 W Alamar Ave

1701 Anacapa St

30 La Cumbre Cir

716 Calle Palo Colorado

1801 De La Vina St

Kimi Gardens

410 E Islay St
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524 E Arrellaga St

2418 Calle Real

Casalino Court

613 W Sola St

622 W Arrellaga St

902-906 Bath St

1125 De la Vina St

1015 Laguna St

522-526 E Anapamu St

1805 Chapala St
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2119 De La Vina St

1530 Bath St

1212-1216 Alta Vista Rd

421 Montgomery St

330 E Figueroa St

Pilgrim Terrace

2844 State St

208 W Arrellaga St

221 W Micheltorena St

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321 W Padre St

2767 Miradero DR

614-618 W Pedregosa St

1320 Laguna St

Shannon Apartments

817 De la Vina St

323 W Ortega St

El Flamenco

801 E Anapamu St

3714 State St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper State Studio Apartments | $3,221 | $2,595 | $4,838 |
| Upper State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $2,450 | $5,950 |
Upper State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $3,675 | $7,500 |
| Upper State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,933 | $4,600 | $7,550 |
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Largest Available Upper State 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Upper State area of Santa Barbara, CA is found at 800 Santa Barbara and is listed at 1,119 square feet priced from $7,500. 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 | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | 1,119 Sq Ft | $7,500 |
| Alena on Haley | 2 Bed 2 Bath TH | 1,043 Sq Ft | $6,800 |
| 825 De la Vina St | 975 Sq Ft | $5,950 | |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 850 Sq Ft | $3,450 |
| 110 Bodega Ln | 800 Sq Ft | $3,850 |
Cheapest Available Upper State 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Upper State of Santa Barbara, CA is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model starting from $3,450 at The Messina. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Upper State is currently $5,226. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | $3,450 |
| Alena on Haley | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $4,850 |
| 800 Santa Barbara | Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option | $7,500 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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La Cumbre Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Upper State Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Upper State with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Upper State is at The Messina listed at $3,450.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Upper State Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Upper State is $5,226.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Upper State Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Upper State is a 1,119 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at 800 Santa Barbara.
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