Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meriwether at Columbus Square Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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Parc Derian
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Derian

17275 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614

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El Paseo
$2,301 - $3,151
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$2,301 - $3,151
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El Paseo

14901 Newport AveTustin, CA 92780
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Axiom Tustin
$2,331 - $3,081
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$2,331 - $3,081
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Axiom Tustin

13843 Tustin East DrTustin, CA 92780
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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707
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Broadstone Atlas
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$2,496 - $4,831
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Minnie Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Minnie Apartments

1414-1422 S Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Borchard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Borchard Apartments

1202-1210 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707

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Villa de Hacienda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Hacienda

1260-1280 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Courtyard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Gardens

15731 S Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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1410 S Minnie St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 S Minnie St

1410 Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Nogal Feliz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nogal Feliz

17272 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Meriwether at Columbus Square, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meriwether at Columbus Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Derian priced from $1,508. 1410 S Minnie St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianVeterans Only Waitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
1410 S Minnie St1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,100
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,125
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,145
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2,150
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriwether at Columbus Square, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3+2 Model at Waterstone Gardens in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,592. The second greatest value Meriwether at Columbus Square apartment is the Grand Cayman Model at Calypso Apartments and Lofts starting at $3,457 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Westpark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterstone Gardens3+23BR,2BA$2.57
Calypso Apartments and LoftsGrand Cayman2BR,2BA$2.72
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.44
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.73
14101 Browning1bd1ba1BR,1BA$2.72
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2.97
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.00
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92

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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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Meriwether At Columbus Square, Irvine, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meriwether at Columbus Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meriwether at Columbus Square is under $2,160.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square?

The cheapest apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square is Parc Derian which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square costs $3,308.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meriwether at Columbus Square?

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 5 regular apartments in Meriwether at Columbus Square 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 Meriwether at Columbus Square?

Cheap apartments in Meriwether at Columbus Square have an average cost of $198 which is $3,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meriwether at Columbus Square.

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