Cheap Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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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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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foothill Ranch, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

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$6,195$2,490167

Cheapest Available Foothill Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Foothill Ranch, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,220. The Arbors 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
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,220
The ArborsPlan A11BR,1BA$2,255
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,325
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,335
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,456
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,492
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey1BR,1BA$2,503
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla1BR,1BA$2,563
Madrid1x1ALOR1BR,1BA$2,599
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Ranch area is the $3.47 price per square foot Plan 12 Model at Portola Place Apartment Homes in the in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood starting from $4,445. The second greatest value Foothill Ranch apartment is the Plan B Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,063 with a $2.92 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.
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 123BR,2BA$3.47
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.92
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.00
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.14
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$3.24
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.58
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$3.54
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.56
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.17
The ArborsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Ranch Apartment is $2,220 at Westridge Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Foothill Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foothill Ranch is starting from $2,845 at Emerald Court Apartment Homes.

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