Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA from $1,050 (108 Rentals)

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Park Newport
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$2,491 - $11,018

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Base Rent$2,491 - $11,018
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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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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Rutland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutland Apartments

1170 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Westview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

737-741 Amigos WayNewport Beach, CA 92660
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1142 Rutland Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1142 Rutland Rd

1142 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Bayshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayshore Apartments

2888 Bayshore DrNewport Beach, CA 92663
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777Domi
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

777Domi

777 Domingo DrNewport Beach, CA 92660

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property at 870 W 19th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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870 W 19th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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Pinecreek Apartments
$2,200 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,000
Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 279 E 20th St
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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279 E 20th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport Beach, CA area range in price from $1,050 to $20,000 with an overall median price of $3,618. The three Newport Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newport Harbor at $2,451, Lower Newport Bay at $2,479, and Newport Heights at $2,499. 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$2,451$1,93115
Lower Newport Bay$2,479$1,93127
Newport Heights$2,499$1,93126
Newport Pier$2,566$1,93136
Lido Isle$2,595$1,93141
West Newport Beach$2,595$1,05014
Mariners Mile$2,605$1,05050
Newport Shores$2,718$1,05043
Far West Newport$2,753$1,05040
Upper Newport Bay$2,964$1,62887

Cheapest Available Newport Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,628. Bristol2831 in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331Studio, 1BA$1,628
Bristol28311BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,895
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio, 1BA$1,931
The Hamilton ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,950
135 & 137 Broadway0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$2,050
La Casa Blanca0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$2,095
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,100
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-RStudio, 1BA$2,149
Apex Apartment HomesOne bedroom / One bath Small1BR, 1BA$2,150
Pacific ParkPlan B1BR, 1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport Beach area is the $3.04 price per square foot Plan 2A Townhome Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value Newport Beach apartment is the 3005 Jeffrey Dr Model at 3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A in the Costa Mesa neighborhood starting at $3,900 with a $2.73 price per square foot. 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.
Fairway at Big CanyonPlan 2A Townhome2BR, 2BA$3.04
3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A3005 Jeffrey Dr3BR, 2BA$2.73
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 2C2BR, 2BA$2.59
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 22BR, 2BA$2.87
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.46
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR, 2BA$2.63
409 Sunflower Ave, Unit B409 Sunflower Ave2BR, 2BA$2.60
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$3.01
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$2.80
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.00

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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 $2,185.

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

The cheapest apartment in Newport Beach is Bristol2831 which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Newport Beach costs $3,618.

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 166 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 $748 which is $2,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport Beach.

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