Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonnell Center Neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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Luce
$2,518 - $6,739
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Luce

7290 Edinger AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Harbor Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Breeze

4841 Heil AveHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Hermosa Vista Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hermosa Vista Apartments

15363-15425 Goldenwest StHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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The Lamplighter
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lamplighter

16102 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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The Springdale
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Springdale

16072 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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The Huntington Breeze
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntington Breeze

16171 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Boardwalk by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boardwalk by Windsor

7441-7461 Edinger AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647

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13841 Sherwood St

WestminsterCA92683

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Westminster Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Crossing

7122-7140 Westminster BlvdWestminster, CA 92683
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Westpark Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westpark Place

6952 Westpark PlWestminster, CA 92683
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Candlewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlewood

7182-7242 Fenway DrWestminster, CA 92683
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14300A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14300A

14300 Chestnut StWestminster, CA 92683
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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

7051 Natal DrWestminster, CA 92683
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Westpark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westpark Apartments

6640-6930 Westpark PlWestminster, CA 92683
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13772 La Pat Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

13772 La Pat Pl

13772 La Pat PlWestminster, CA 92683

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McDonnell Center, Huntington Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDonnell Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDonnell Center area of Huntington Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at La Pat Courtyard Apartments priced from $1,787. Woodlake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable McDonnell Center apartments for rent in Huntington Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Pat Courtyard Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,787
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$1,995
The Huntington Breeze1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - B1BR,1BA$1,995
Whiffle Tree ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2,095
14300A1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$2,215
Avalon Huntington BeachS2V-575Studio,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonnell Center, CA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonnell Center area is the $2.25 price per square foot 16682 Dolores Ln Model at 16682 Dolores Ln, Unit 16682 Dolores Lane in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value McDonnell Center apartment is the 16531 Sabot Ln Model at 16531 Sabot Ln, Unit #2 starting at $3,395 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the North Huntington Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDonnell Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16682 Dolores Ln, Unit 16682 Dolores Lane16682 Dolores Ln2BR,2BA$2.25
16531 Sabot Ln, Unit #216531 Sabot Ln2BR,2BA$3.09
Pacific West Villas2 Bd, 1 Ba Grand Villa2BR,1BA$2.73
Woodlake2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
16651 Bartlett Ln, Unit 416651 Bartlett Ln2BR,1BA$2.78
La Pat Courtyard Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.74
Maddox AppartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21BR2BR,1BA$3.10
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDonnell Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McDonnell Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McDonnell Center is at La Pat Courtyard Apartments listed at $1,787.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McDonnell Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDonnell Center Apartment is $1,850 at Woodlake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McDonnell Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDonnell Center is starting from $2,395 at La Pat Courtyard Apartments.

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