
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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Foothill, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Foothill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Foothill Studio Apartments | $4,050 | $3,900 | $4,200 |
Foothill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,793 | $3,295 |
Foothill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $3,375 | $5,031 |
Foothill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,631 | $4,700 | $7,200 |
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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 2509 Bath St priced from $1,980. Villa Flores Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Foothill apartments for rent in Santa Barbara, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,980 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,639 |
Ivy at Carrillo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Sunshine Plan | 2BR,2BA | $3,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA
As of June 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 Westside neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 2509 Bath Street Model at 2509 Bath St starting at $1,980 with a $1.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Colina Gardens | Upgraded Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.93 |
2509 Bath St | 2509 Bath Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
The Marc | Plan C2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.48 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
Rancho Franciscan Senior Apartments | The Sunshine Plan | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6 | 111 N La Cumbre Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.47 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.99 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $5.12 |
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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 $1,980 at 2509 Bath St.
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 $3,520 at Rancho Franciscan Senior 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.
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