Cheap Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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27836 Persimmon

Mission ViejoCA92691
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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Madrid
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid

28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Trabuco Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood WayLake Forest, CA 92630

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Foothill Ranch, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foothill Ranch, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Foothill Ranch, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Foothill Ranch Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Limestone Canyon$4,220$2,465207

Cheapest Available Foothill Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Foothill Ranch, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Del Lago in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,215. Emerald Court Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,255. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foothill Ranch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,215
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,255
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,285
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,320
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,340
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,357
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,465
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$2,477
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Ranch area is the $3.02 price per square foot MOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re... Model at River Oaks Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Foothill Ranch apartment is the Plan B1 Model at The Arbors starting at $2,995 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re...2BR,2BA$3.02
The ArborsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.14
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.44
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.21
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.53
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.43
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.51
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.31
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.37

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Foothill Ranch Overview

Elizabeth, New Jersey, is the state’s largest city and a central location for commerce, industry and employment. Those looking to rent an apartment in Elizabeth will find flexibility in terms of costs and considerable diversity among residents. Its proximately to nearby New York make it an ideal community for the apartment lifestyle that enjoys a satisfying quality of life. The city has deep ties to the American Revolution and has maintained much of its historic fabric.

Why live in Foothill Ranch, CA?

Getting an apartment in Elizabeth can yield excellent job and economic benefits. The Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the busiest working ports in the world and has been an economic boon since WWII. The Newark Liberty Airport, which falls partially in Elizabeth, also stimulates the economy and provides employment for locals. The city also has a strong petroleum-based economy and parts of the city have emerged as an Urban Enterprise Zone, which reduces sales tax as a business incentive.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Ranch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Foothill Ranch is Vista Del Lago which is listed at $2,215, while the average apartment in Foothill Ranch costs $4,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill Ranch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Foothill Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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