Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meriwether at Columbus Square Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $900 (33 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 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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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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Nogal Feliz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nogal Feliz

17272 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Enrique Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enrique Apartments

15660 Tustin Village WayTustin, CA 92780
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Walnut East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut East

1201 SE Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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B Street Homes
2 to 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 Nogal Feliz priced from $1,910. Casa Cortez Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Meriwether at Columbus Square apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nogal FelizPlan ZStudio,1BA$1,910
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2,030
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$2,085
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Walnut EastPlan A1BR,1BA$2,215
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$2,235

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

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meriwether at Columbus Square area is the $3.07 price per square foot Plan B Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,854. The second greatest value Meriwether at Columbus Square apartment is the Plan B Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes starting at $3,225 with a $3.01 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 B4BR,3BA$3.07
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.01
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
1716 Nisson Rd, Unit 16-C1716 Nisson Rd2BR,1BA$2.70
105 Monterey Pines Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian A1BR,1BA$3.07
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92

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Meriwether At Columbus Square, Irvine, CA

Ranked #19

Among cities in California 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 $2,235.

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

The cheapest apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square is Warwick Square which is listed at $1,904, while the average apartment in Meriwether at Columbus Square costs $4,530.

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 19 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 $304 which is $4,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meriwether at Columbus Square.

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