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

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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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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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7042 Fenway Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

7042 Fenway Dr.

7042 Fenway 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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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
The Huntington Breeze1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - B1BR,1BA$1,995
Whiffle Tree ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2,095
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
14300A1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$2,165
Sutton PlacePlan B1BR,1BA$2,365
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,395
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonnell Center, CA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonnell Center area is the $2.15 price per square foot Townhome Model at Villa Pacific Townhomes in the in the McDonnell Center neighborhood starting from $2,792. The second greatest value McDonnell Center apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Whiffle Tree Apartments starting at $3,462 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the McDonnell 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.
Villa Pacific TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Whiffle Tree ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.03
Las Brisas Del MarTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
16481 Waterway Cir, Unit C16481 Waterway Cir2BR,1.5BA$2.60
16682 Algonquin St, Unit C16682 Algonquin St2BR,2BA$2.70
7042 Fenway Dr.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.55
Pacific West Villas2 Bd, 1 Ba Grand Villa2BR,1BA$2.83
Woodlake2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.95
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$2.75

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $3,462.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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