Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (13 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

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

Monterey Pines

3710-3735 Monterey Pines 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1,980
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$2,639
Ivy at CarrilloOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Sunshine Plan2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
2509 Bath St2509 Bath Street1BR,1BA$1.65
Ivy at Anapamu3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$4.34
The MarcPlan C22BR,2BA$4.48
The Messina2Bed2Bath-A2BR,2BA$4.18
Rancho Franciscan Senior ApartmentsThe Sunshine Plan2BR,2BA$4.40
111 N La Cumbre Rd, Unit 6111 N La Cumbre Rd2BR,1BA$4.47
Ivy at CarrilloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.99
Villa Flores Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.00
Hope RanchLucero1BR,1BA$5.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill, Santa Barbara, CA

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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 $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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