Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tustin Foothills Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)

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Axiom Tustin
$2,186 - $3,486
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Axiom Tustin

13843 Tustin East DrTustin, CA 92780
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13638 Estero Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

13638 Estero Cir

13638 Estero CirTustin, CA 92780

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15662 S B St
Studio Apartments

15662 S B St

15662 S B StTustin, CA 92780
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Diplomat Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

1040 Wass StTustin, CA 92780
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Villa Viento
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Viento

345 W 1st StTustin, CA 92780
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Tustin Cottages
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Cottages

1361 El Camino RealTustin, CA 92780
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Pointe Newport Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Newport Apartments

13224 Newport AveTustin, CA 92780
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Casa Loma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Loma Apartments

12842 Newport AveTustin, CA 92780
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Tustin Foothills, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tustin Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tustin Foothills area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Cortez Apartments priced from $2,025. Pacific Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Tustin Foothills apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (503 Sq. Ft.)Studio,1BA$2,206
Villa VientoPlan D2BR,1BA$2,775
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC2x12BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tustin Foothills, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tustin Foothills area is the $2.61 price per square foot Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,134. The second greatest value Tustin Foothills apartment is the Castilian B Model at Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes starting at $2,875 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tustin Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian B2BR,1BA$3.11
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC2x12BR,1BA$3.16
Villa VientoPlan D2BR,1BA$3.31
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.20
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (503 Sq. Ft.)Studio ,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tustin Foothills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tustin Foothills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tustin Foothills Apartment is $2,025 at Casa Cortez Apartments.

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