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The Arroyo House Student Living.
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 | $2,258 | $1,285 | $4,200 |
| North State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,285 | $4,495 |
| North State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North State, CA
As of May 08, 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 | $4.18 |
| 111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| 152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
| Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| The Arroyo House Student Living. | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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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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