Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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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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2102 Bath St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Bath St

2102 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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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2126 Castillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Castillo St

2126 Castillo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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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 $2,400. Hope Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,519
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$3,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 521 E Arrellaga St Model at 521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 2 starting at $4,200 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Westside 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.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
521 E Arrellaga St, Unit 2521 E Arrellaga St2BR,2BA$2.80
2727 Miradero Dr, Unit 2042727 Miradero Dr3BR,2BA$3.42
Los Robles - Senior 55+2/21BR,2BA$2.91
609 W Junipero St2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.55
3067 Lucinda Ln, Unit Upstairs Duplex3067 Lucinda Ln1BR,1BA$3.86
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Tide Plan1BR,1BA$5.41
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$4.89
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 4111 N La Cumbre RdStudio ,1BA$5.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Santa Barbara, CA

Ranked #15

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

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3.0
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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 $2,400 at Villa Flores Apartments.

What is the most affordable Foothill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Foothill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Colina Gardens and starts from $4,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.