Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

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(844) 331-0230
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221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

221 Hitchcock Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(844) 331-0230
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments in Santa Barbara, CA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,985-$4,505Pricing
  • 540–800Square Feet

About Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Welcome to Rancho Franciscan Apartments, a community where your comfort and convenience take center stage. Outfitted with a range of exciting amenities, our beautiful retirement homes in Santa Barbara, CA, are a fantastic place to call home. Whether youre looking to have tranquil evenings or youre all about vibrant weekends, our homes brim with it all. Contact us to schedule a tour today.

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments is located in the North State Neighborhood and 93105 Zip code of Santa Barbara, CA. This community is professionally managed by The Towbes Group, Inc.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Carpeting
  • COX Pre-Installed Wifi with 1st month free
  • Efficient Appliances
  • flex. FAQs
  • flex. Payments
  • Large Closets
  • Non-Smoking Community
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Smart Rent Touchless Control System
  • View
  • Wheelchair Access

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,985 and having 540–800 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 1 Bedroom

    The Poppy Plan

    From $2,985

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,985Available Now5114540$1,500

    Unit 5114 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 5114 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,985
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,985 - $4,151

    The Tide Plan

    From $3,241

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 575 sq ft
    Available Mar 13

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $3,241 March 13, 20265217575$1,500

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Handrails
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 5217 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,241
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,500 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,241 - $4,505
  • 2 Bedrooms

    The Sunshine Plan

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 800 sq ft
    Available Mar 11

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $3,764 March 11, 20263104800$2,000

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 3104 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,764
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $2,000 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • Call For Rates
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Schedule a Tour

Schedule a Tour
Call us at: (844) 331-0230 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

  • 111 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1988

Lease Terms

  • 3 - 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$35

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet.$500
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$50/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

| Restrictions: None.

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet.$500
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$50/mo
75 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

| Restrictions: None.

Parking Info and Fees

Other

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Recycling
  • Public Transportation
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Picnic Area

Recreation and Fitness

  • Spa

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Handrails
  • Cable Ready
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Living Area Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Recreation Room
  • Window Coverings
Google Map

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221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments

Where is Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments located?

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments is located at 221 Hitchcock Way near the North State area of Santa Barbara, CA

What is the current rent range at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments currently range from $2,985 to $3,764

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments are
  • Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments Apartments are 2.5% more expensive than the average apartment in the North State area, and 3.4% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the North State Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,985$2,912+$732.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Santa Barbara

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,985$2,886+$993.4%

    Methodology: On 03/06/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 125 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments (North State), and 345 other apartment communities in Santa Barbara using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 03/06/2026

  • 55+ Active Adult 3.2

    The Active Adult Lifestyle rating details how an apartment or home rental ranks in terms of amenities and community features that support the 55+ Active Adult Lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star 55+ Active Adult rating is based on the following features:

    • Planned Social Activities
    • Maintenance on site
    • Elevator(s)
    • Property Manager on Site
    • Picnic Area
    • Recycling
    • Public Transportation
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Handrails
    • Hi Speed Internet/Wi-Fi
    • Dishwashers
    • Refrigerators
    • Disposals
    • High Ceilings
    • Recreation Room(s)
    • Window Coverings
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0
2 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
  • hello

    August 29, 2015
    my bldg in well located, nearby food stores, car wash, theatres, wish it had more sitting areas outside surrounding the buildings.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • GOOD

    August 13, 2015
    its nice but super small, and everyone over 80 and i am in my 60's
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Vieja Valley Elementary

Hope Elementary
434 Nogal Drive
Public School - Grades K-6 (313 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
10/10

La Colina Junior High

Santa Barbara Unified
4025 Foothill Road
Public School - Grades 7-8 (832 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
8/10
School data provided by GreatSchools.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Macy's

3805 State St
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

Target

3891 State St
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Marshalls

900 State St
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Santa Barbara City College

721 Cliff Drive
7 minute drive / 3.33 miles away

University of California, Santa Barbara

5221 Cheadle Hall
14 minute drive / 6.86 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

3761 State St
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

Trader Joe's

3025 De La Vina St
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Vons

1030-1040 Coast Village Rd
11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away

Hospitals

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 West Pueblo
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility

315 Camino Del Remedio
4 minute drive / 2.26 miles away

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson Ave
8 minute drive / 3.97 miles away

Shopping Centers

Liebengood Professional Business Center

3601 State St
1 minute drive / 0.02 miles away

Ontare Plaza

3609-3631 State St
1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

San Roque Plaza I

3435-3463 State St
1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.2 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Santa Barbara Studio Apartments $2,655$1,535$5,671
Santa Barbara 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,886$1,285$6,000
Santa Barbara 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,890$1,285$9,500
Santa Barbara 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,094$1,285$10,000+
Santa Barbara 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,423$1,100$10,000+

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