Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meriwether at Columbus Square Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $900 (79 Rentals)

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$2,783 - $4,186
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1100 SteelyIrvine, CA 92614
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Aurum
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$2,983 - $6,423
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Broadstone Atlas
$2,186 - $4,725
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Axiom Tustin
$2,196 - $3,361
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13843 Tustin East DrTustin, CA 92780
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El Paseo
$2,241 - $3,281
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El Paseo

14901 Newport 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 Borchard Apartments priced from $1,800. Minnie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,085
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,100
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2,100
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120

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

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,009. The second greatest value Meriwether at Columbus Square apartment is the Veteran Unit Model at Parc Derian starting at $2,088 with a $1.72 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.
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Waterstone Garden2x2 Rancho2BR,2BA$2.33
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.58
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77

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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 $2,120.

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

The cheapest apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square is Borchard Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square costs $4,745.

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 9 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 $153 which is $4,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meriwether at Columbus Square.

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