Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meriwether at Columbus Square Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $900 (64 Rentals)

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Axiom Tustin
$2,096 - $3,131
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Axiom Tustin

13843 Tustin East DrTustin, CA 92780
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El Paseo
$2,291 - $3,236
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El Paseo

14901 Newport AveTustin, CA 92780
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Broadstone Atlas
$2,327 - $4,633
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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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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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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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. Las Casas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
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
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (600 Sq. Ft.)Studio,1BA$2,096
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,100
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120
155 Pinewood Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,125
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,125

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

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area is the $2.47 price per square foot Townhome Model at Waterstone Garden in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,454. The second greatest value Meriwether at Columbus Square apartment is the 2+1.5 Townhome Model at Country Squire Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights 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 GardenTownhome3BR,1.5BA$2.47
Country Squire Apartments2+1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.43
Parc DerianWaitlist3BR,2BA$1.72
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
15551 Boleyn Cir, Unit Unit B15551 Boleyn Cir2BR,1BA$2.63
Pacific Pointe South1 Bedroom / 1Bath - Yard1BR,1BA$2.87
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 $2,125.

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 $4,590.

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 2 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 $189 which is $4,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meriwether at Columbus Square.

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