Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (24 Rentals)

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property at 2510 De la Vina St

$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2510 De la Vina St

Santa BarbaraCA93105

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Tori Fore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tori Fore

3790 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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De La Vina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De La Vina Apartments

3754 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Park East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

322-324 E Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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3450 Richland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3450 Richland Dr

3450 Richland DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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551-555 W Pueblo St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551-555 W Pueblo St

551-555 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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3735 San Remo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3735 San Remo Dr

3735 San Remo DrSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Lis
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lis

1825 Chapala StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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Mediterranean Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mediterranean Apartments

2400 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Monterey Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

101 Hitcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105
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Hope Ranch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Ranch

3999 Via Lucero ViaSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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314 W Mission St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

314 W Mission St

306-314 W Mission StSanta Barbara, CA 93101

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Foothill, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill area of Santa Barbara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Flores Apartments priced from $2,525. Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,816. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,525
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$2,816
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,997
110 Bodega Ln2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,650
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$4,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $4.38 price per square foot 3BR Suite Model at 1524 Garden St in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the Plan A2 Model at The Marc starting at $4,299 with a $5.09 price per square foot in the Upper State neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1524 Garden St3BR Suite3BR,2BA$4.38
The MarcPlan A22BR,2BA$5.09
110 Bodega Ln2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.56
Hope RanchPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4.61
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.21
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Poppy Plan1BR,1BA$5.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #12

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Santa Barbara. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foothill Apartment is $2,525 at Villa Flores Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foothill is starting from $3,308 at Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments.

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