Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (43 Rentals)

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$2,695 - $2,770

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510 Chapala 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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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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Lis
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lis

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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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 Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,450. Hope Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,509. Here are the most affordable Upper State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Hope RanchPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,509
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$2,845
Alena on HaleyStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$3,600
110 Bodega Ln2 beds 2 bath Model2BR,2BA$3,850
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4,195
800 Santa BarbaraOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper State area is the $3.76 price per square foot 603 W Anapamu St Model at 603 W Anapamu St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Upper State apartment is the Plan 3A Model at The Marc starting at $4,945 with a $4.88 price per square foot in the Upper State 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.
603 W Anapamu St603 W Anapamu St3BR,2.5BA$3.76
The MarcPlan 3A3BR,2BA$4.88
Plaza RivieraThe Classic Two2BR,2BA$4.85
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.24
602 W Carrillo St, Unit B602 W Carrillo St2BR,1BA$4.09
110 Bodega Ln2 beds 2 bath Model2BR,2BA$4.81
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
2301 De la Vina St, Unit 2301 A delavina street c2301 De la Vina St1BR,1BA$4.58
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$5.41
Hope RanchPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper State Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper State?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper State is at Alena on Haley listed at $3,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper State Apartment is $2,450 at Villa Flores Apartments.

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 $3,600 at The Messina.

What is the most affordable Upper State Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper State Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Marc and starts from $4,945.

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