
Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $3,500 (4 Rentals)
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1751 Grand Ave

1600 Garden St

1229 Rebecca Ln, Unit B
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 | $4,537 | $3,525 | $6,500 |
Upper State 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,660 | $4,800 | $8,995 |
Upper State 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,578 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
Upper State 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $37,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper State area is the $2.42 price per square foot 1/2 Model at Los Robles - Senior 55+ in the in the Upper State neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Upper State apartment is the 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu starting at $4,950 with a $4.30 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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Los Robles - Senior 55+ | 1/2 | 1BR,2BA | $2.42 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.30 |
609 W Junipero St | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
Plaza Riviera | The Classic Two | 2BR,2BA | $4.97 |
1105 N Milpas St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
Citywalk | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.56 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Tide Plan | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.22 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 4 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 1BR,1BA | $5.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper State, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #23
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 Upper State
What type of rentals are currently available in Upper State?
There are currently 426 Apartments for Rent in Upper State, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,500 to $7,500. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper State ranging from $3,525 to $55,000.
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 $3,525 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,695.
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