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543 1/2 Arroyo AveSanta Barbara, CA 93109
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North State, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North State?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North State Studio Apartments | $4,050 | $3,900 | $4,200 |
| North State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,285 | $4,200 |
| North State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $1,285 | $5,500 |
| North State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North State Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA.
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Cheapest Available North State Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North State area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arroyo House Student Living. priced from $1,285. 152- 1825 Chapala LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable North State apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Old Mesa | 3BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| 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 |
| Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North State, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North 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 North State apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
| Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
| The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
| The Marc | Plan A2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.71 |
| 111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| 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 |
| Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth State, Santa Barbara, CA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North State, Santa Barbara, and the greater Santa Barbara area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the North State Neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North State Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North State Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North State Apartment is $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North State Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North State is starting from $1,285 at The Arroyo House Student Living..
What is the most affordable North State Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North State Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arroyo House Student Living. and starts from $1,285.
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