Cheap Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)

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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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Anton Portola
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Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Foothill Ranch, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Foothill Ranch, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Foothill Ranch Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Limestone Canyon$4,395$2,4953461

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Ranch, CA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill Ranch area is the $1.38 price per square foot BR1 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $1,688. The second greatest value Foothill Ranch apartment is the Residence 6 Luxury Model at Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals starting at $3,892 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1.38
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Luxury3BR,2BA$3.34
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.92
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$2.96
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.26
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.44
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCambria1BR,1BA$3.47
Woodbury Lane apartment homesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.47
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.41
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.26

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Foothill Ranch Overview

Elizabeth, New Jersey, is the state’s largest city and a central location for commerce, industry and employment. Those looking to rent an apartment in Elizabeth will find flexibility in terms of costs and considerable diversity among residents. Its proximately to nearby New York make it an ideal community for the apartment lifestyle that enjoys a satisfying quality of life. The city has deep ties to the American Revolution and has maintained much of its historic fabric.

Why live in Foothill Ranch, CA?

Getting an apartment in Elizabeth can yield excellent job and economic benefits. The Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the busiest working ports in the world and has been an economic boon since WWII. The Newark Liberty Airport, which falls partially in Elizabeth, also stimulates the economy and provides employment for locals. The city also has a strong petroleum-based economy and parts of the city have emerged as an Urban Enterprise Zone, which reduces sales tax as a business incentive.

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Getting Around Foothill Ranch, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Ranch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Foothill Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothill Ranch is under $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Foothill Ranch is Arroyo at Baker Ranch which is listed at $1,688, while the average apartment in Foothill Ranch costs $4,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill Ranch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 288 regular apartments in Foothill Ranch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Foothill Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Foothill Ranch have an average cost of $233 which is $4,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Ranch.

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