Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA from $1,300 (9 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 | $2,763 | $2,420 | $3,200 |
Foothill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,143 | $3,400 | $6,000 |
Foothill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,700 | $4,900 |
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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 152- 1825 Chapala LLC priced from $2,000. 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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152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $2,526 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foothill area is the $4.26 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Ivy at Anapamu in the in the Westside neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Foothill apartment is the 2Bed2Bath-A Model at The Messina starting at $3,400 with a $4.00 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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Ivy at Anapamu | 3 bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.26 |
The Messina | 2Bed2Bath-A | 2BR,2BA | $4.00 |
The Marc | Plan A2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.71 |
Ivy at Carrillo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
152- 1825 Chapala LLC | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Villa Flores Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
800 Santa Barbara | Unit 203 | Studio ,1BA | $7.02 |
609 W Junipero St | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
Hope Ranch | Lucero | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFoothill, Santa Barbara, CA
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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 $2,000 at 152- 1825 Chapala LLC.
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 $3,400 at The Messina.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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