Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonnell Center Neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA from $1,500 (43 Rentals)

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Luce
$2,546 - $5,185
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$2,546 - $5,185
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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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Boardwalk by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boardwalk by Windsor

7441-7461 Edinger AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
property at 15594 Dawson Ln

$2,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15594 Dawson Ln

Huntington BeachCA92647

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7151 Maple 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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13772 La Pat Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

13772 La Pat Pl

13772 La Pat PlWestminster, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Somerset Villas priced from $1,950. Holiday West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable McDonnell Center apartments for rent in Huntington Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$1,995
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$2,165
Boardwalk by WindsorSurfStudio,1BA$2,302
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,395
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21BR2BR,1BA$2,420
Avalon Huntington BeachS2V-575Studio,1BA$2,475
LuceA21BR,1BA$2,546

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonnell Center, CA

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonnell Center area is the $2.43 price per square foot 16702 Sims Ln Model at 16702 Sims Ln, Unit A in the in the Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value McDonnell Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Maddox Appartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Little Saigon 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.
16702 Sims Ln, Unit A16702 Sims Ln3BR,2.5BA$2.43
Maddox AppartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.95
The Edward Apartments22B2BR,2BA$3.09
Pacific West Villas2 Bd, 1 Ba Grand Villa2BR,1BA$2.83
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
Courtyard Apartments at La Pat PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21BR2BR,1BA$3.04
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$2.75
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDonnell Center Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonnell Center?

The cheapest apartment in McDonnell Center is Somerset Villas which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in McDonnell Center costs $3,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDonnell Center?

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 10 regular apartments in McDonnell Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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