
Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,300 (6 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Upper State area of Santa Barbara.


2803 Valencia Dr

1217 Stonecreek Rd
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430 Anacapa St

1111 N Milpas St

2030 State St, Unit 19
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Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Upper State?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper State 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,273 | $3,350 | $8,500 |
Upper State 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,070 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
Upper State 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,831 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
Upper State 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $37,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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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 $2,100. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Upper State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper State area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Upper State apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,900 with a $4.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | 2BR,2BA | $4.85 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
20 E Islay St, Unit B | 20 E Islay St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
228 E Figueroa St, Unit 228 | 228 E Figueroa St | 2BR,1BA | $4.87 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper State
What type of rentals are currently available in Upper State?
There are currently 433 Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,420 to $7,500. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper State ranging from $3,350 to $37,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper State?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper State ranges from $3,350 to $37,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,749.
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