Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA from $1,000 (55 Rentals)

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Eight 80 Newport Beach
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$1,923 - $3,176
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$1,771 - $3,024
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$1,923 - $3,176
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Eight 80 Newport Beach

880 Irvine AveNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Seaview Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Plaza

2800 Pacific View DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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404 E Balboa Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

404 E Balboa Blvd

404 E Balboa BlvdNewport Beach, CA 92661
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The Moana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Moana

711 Lido Park DrNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Bedford Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Apartments

1731 Bedford LnNewport Beach, CA 92660

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AVA Newport
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$1,920 - $4,115
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$1,829 - $4,024
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$91

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$1,920 - $4,115
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AVA Newport

1765-1765 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
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$2,022 - $3,998
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$1,856 - $3,832
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$166

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$2,022 - $3,998
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

2775 Mesa Verde Dr ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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$2,150 - $2,850

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$2,150 - $2,850
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Missions at Back Bay
Rent Specials
$2,174 - $2,763
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$2,091 - $2,680
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$83

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$2,174 - $2,763
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Wallace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Seashore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashore Apartments

19822 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 East 18th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 East 18th

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Trio Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes

879, 887-897 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind II Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind II Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sundance West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Pacific Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Park

1760 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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994 Valencia Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia Street

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Casa Serena Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bayview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Apartments

1682 San Joaquin Hills RdCorona Del Mar, CA 92625
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Monte Sereno Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

1800 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Mancha Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Mancha Apartments

778 Scott PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport Beach, CA area range in price from $1,300 to $45,000 with an overall median price of $7,485. The three Newport Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newport Harbor at $1,946, Far West Newport at $1,300, and Newport Heights at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newport Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newport Harbor$3,005$1,94629
Far West Newport$4,250$1,30041
Newport Heights$4,250$1,87540
Santa Ana Heights$4,515$1,98018
Bayview$5,191$1,946330
Eastbluff$5,235$1,946223
Belcourt$5,245$2,295268
Big Canyon$5,245$2,431224
Big Canyon - Harbor View$5,245$2,355244
Bonita Canyon$5,245$2,295246

Cheapest Available Newport Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,600. Ponderosa Mobile Estates in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,946
AVA NewportS1Studio,1BA$1,980
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-RStudio,1BA$2,022
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport Beach area is the $2.71 price per square foot Granada Model at Huntington Vista in the in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Newport Beach apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Charle2063 starting at $3,295 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newport Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington VistaGranada3BR,2.5BA$2.71
Charle20632BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.35
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Sea Environment Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.28
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
9842 Hamilton Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Villa SienaSunset2BR,2BA$2.73
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Monrovia Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72

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Newport Beach Overview

Home to the scenic harbor of the same name, Newport Beach is a popular locale in the heart of Orange County, California. Known the world over for an abundance of maritime activities as well as gorgeous sweeping water views, this coastal town remains an in-demand zip code. 

Why live in Newport Beach, CA?

Offering a huge assortment of local hot spots ranging from historical sites to eateries, retail shopping to nightlife, Newport Beach apartments are highly sought after for good reason. Offering a casual and relaxed ambiance, this charming city by the sea is also home to numerous public parks and welcoming beaches, truly yielding a California city that lives up to the hype.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newport Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newport Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newport Beach is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newport Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Newport Beach is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Newport Beach costs $7,485.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newport Beach?

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 282 regular apartments in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach?

Cheap apartments in Newport Beach have an average cost of $380 which is $7,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport Beach.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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