Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meriwether at Columbus Square Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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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 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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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 Pasadena 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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Villa de Hacienda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Hacienda

1260-1280 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Nogal Feliz
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nogal Feliz

17272 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Enrique Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Enrique Apartments

15660 Tustin Village WayTustin, CA 92780
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B Street Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

B Street Homes

15669-15749 S B StTustin, 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 Studio unit found at Las Casas Apartments priced from $1,895. Village Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,000
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian A1BR,1BA$2,035
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2,100
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2,225
Arbor RanchOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$2,250

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

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,283. The second greatest value Meriwether at Columbus Square apartment is the Tara Model at Coventry Court Luxury Senior starting at $4,288 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Oak Creek 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.
Tustin CottagesPlan E3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Coventry Court Luxury SeniorTara2BR,2BA$2.96
Santa Clara Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.95
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.44
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2.97
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.92
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Meriwether At Columbus Square, Irvine, CA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square is Village Meadows which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square costs $6,500.

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 25 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 $174 which is $6,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meriwether at Columbus Square.

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