Cheap Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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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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IrvineCA92618

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foothill Ranch, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

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$4,115$1,700144

Cheapest Available Foothill Ranch Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Foothill Ranch, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood priced from $2,041. 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 $2,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Foothill Ranch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$2,041
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,215
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill Ranch area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Foothill Ranch apartment is the BR3 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch starting at $2,041 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North 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.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$1.60
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMontecito2BR,2BA$2.90
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 4 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.17
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.36
SkyviewMt. Baldy1BR,1BA$3.48
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.29
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.53
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.38

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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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Getting Around Foothill Ranch, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Emerald Court Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,215, while the average apartment in Foothill Ranch costs $4,115.

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 15 regular apartments in Foothill Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foothill Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Foothill Ranch have an average cost of $310 which is $3,805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Ranch.

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