
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA from $1,000 (151 Rentals)
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Park Newport

Ocean Crest Newport

Vercanta Newport Beach

Newport Bay Terrace

500 Cagney Ln, Unit 208

2600 Newport Beach Blvd, Unit 310
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One Uptown Newport

Newport North Apartment Homes

1530 Miramar Dr

Seaview Plaza

404 E Balboa Blvd

Newport Seaside Apartment Homes

The Moana

Bedford Apartments

Rutland Apartments

Westview Apartments
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1142 Rutland Rd

Bayshore Apartments

Seashore Apartments

Sandpointe Cove Apartment Homes

Apex Apartment Homes

9732 Pettswood Dr

21372 Brookhurst St, Unit 128

9732 Pettswood Dr

Mesa Vista Apartments

Ponderosa Mobile Estates
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Sundance West

Pacific Park

Westlake Village

Pacific Villas

Harbor Village Apartments

21372 Brookhurst St, Unit 128

Casa Victoria Apartments

Costa Mirage

Bay Breeze

Bay Timbers Apartments
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Huntington Vista

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Pinecreek Apartments

Westbay Eldon Apartments

The Village at South Coast

AVA Newport

Sea Environment Apartments

The Hamilton Apartments

AtWater Cove

Casa Del Sol
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Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newport Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Newport Beach Studio Apartments | $2,552 | $1,500 | $4,275 |
| Cheap Newport Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,324 | $1,599 | $8,095 |
| Cheap Newport Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Newport Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,198 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport Beach, CA
Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Newport Beach, CA area range in price from $1,500 to $20,000 with an overall median price of $3,503. The three Newport Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newport Harbor at $2,472, Newport Heights at $2,511, and Lower Newport Bay at $2,545. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newport Beach Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Harbor | $2,472 | $1,973 | 9 |
| Newport Heights | $2,511 | $1,973 | 19 |
| Lower Newport Bay | $2,545 | $1,973 | 21 |
| Newport Shores | $2,612 | $1,500 | 42 |
| Far West Newport | $2,642 | $1,500 | 38 |
| West Newport Beach | $2,647 | $1,985 | 16 |
| Mariners Mile | $2,742 | $1,750 | 43 |
| Newport Pier | $2,742 | $1,973 | 28 |
| Lido Isle | $2,785 | $1,973 | 33 |
| Upper Newport Bay | $2,801 | $1,628 | 65 |
Cheapest Available Newport Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartment Homes in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,500. Parc Derian in the Westpark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Apartment Homes | Studio XS | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Parc Derian | Veterans Only Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| Mesa Vista Apartments | Studio 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,628 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | Balboa (E1A-N) | Studio,1BA | $1,885 |
| Pacific Park | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Harbor Village Apartments | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Bay Timbers Apartments | B202 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Huntington Vista | Cordoba | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| 27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde | E1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,223 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport Beach area is the $2.78 price per square foot 23NBS Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,160. The second greatest value Newport Beach apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes starting at $4,371 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Avenue One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newport Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis 2300 Apartments | 23NBS | 2BR,3BA | $2.78 |
| Fairway Villas Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| 3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A | 3005 Jeffrey Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Main and Jamboree Apartments | B07 | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Westbay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.10 |
| Westbay Eldon Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Sea Environment Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Huntington Vista | Cordoba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Bay Timbers Apartments | B202 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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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 $2,223.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newport Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Newport Beach is Parc Derian which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Newport Beach costs $3,503.
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 154 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 $655 which is $2,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport Beach.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.