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

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$2,261 - $3,046
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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
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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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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. 112 Pacific Pointe Apartments 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
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$2,145
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (600 Sq. Ft.)Studio,1BA$2,261

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tustin Foothills, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tustin Foothills area is the $2.46 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,160. The second greatest value Tustin Foothills apartment is the 2x1 Model at Palm Gardens 2017, LLC starting at $2,795 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Lower Pete's Canyon 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 E3BR,2.5BA$2.46
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC2x12BR,1BA$3.16
Villa VientoPlan D2BR,1BA$3.24
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.99
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$3.06
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (600 Sq. Ft.)Studio ,1BA$3.77

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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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