Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (46 Rentals)

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property at 226 W De la Guerra St

$2,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 20

226 W De la Guerra St

Santa BarbaraCA93101
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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Brentwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood

1429 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Park East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Arlington Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Village

1330 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

152- 1825 Chapala LLC

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monterey Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Palm Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens Apartments

1120-1130 San Andres StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Ivy at Arrellaga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Arrellaga

714 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Hope Ranch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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121 W Arrellaga St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 W Arrellaga St

121 W Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Ivy at Carrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carrillo

520-536 W Carrillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Soltara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soltara

27 E Gutierrez StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1105 N Milpas St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1105 N Milpas St

1105 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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314 W Mission St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

314 W Mission St

306-314 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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The Messina
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Messina

2541 Modoc RdSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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The Marc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Marc

3885 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Los Robles - Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles - Senior 55+

1 El Vedado LnSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper State Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper State area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,200. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Upper State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
152- 1825 Chapala LLC1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,669
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,877
Alena on HaleyStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3,450
800 Santa BarbaraLarger One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper State area is the $6.70 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option Model at 800 Santa Barbara in the in the Upper State neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Upper State apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,450 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper State apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 Santa BarbaraTwo Bedroom - Furnished or Unfurnished Option2BR,2BA$6.70
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.06
1821 Chino St, Unit A1821 Chino St2BR,1BA$4.97
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.43
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c2301 De la Vina St1BR,1BA$4.58
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$4.99
Alena on HaleyStudioStudio ,1BA$7.46

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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 #28

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper State Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper State Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper State Apartment is $2,200 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper State Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper State is starting from $3,450 at The Messina.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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