Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA from $1,000 (136 Rentals)

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property at 2396 Redlands Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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2396 Redlands Dr

Newport BeachCA92660
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Eight 80 Newport Beach
$1,766 - $3,218
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$1,614 - $3,066
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$152

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$1,766 - $3,218
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Eight 80 Newport Beach

880 Irvine AveNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Park Newport
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$2,372 - $5,101
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$2,365 - $5,094
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Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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20141 Orchid St, Unit Orchid
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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20141 Orchid St, Unit Orchid

20141 Orchid StNewport 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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property at 504 Avocado Ave

$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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504 Avocado Ave

Newport BeachCA92625
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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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property at 301 Broadway

$1,089

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$1,089

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$1,089

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 Broadway

Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 575 Pierpont Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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575 Pierpont Dr

Costa MesaCA92626
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463 Fair Dr
$1,600
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$1,600

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 12

463 Fair Dr

463 Fair DrCosta 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
$2,208 - $2,825
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$2,125 - $2,742
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$83

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$2,208 - $2,825
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Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
$2,285 - $4,264
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$2,119 - $4,098
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$166

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$2,285 - $4,264
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

2775 Mesa Verde Dr ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport Beach, CA area range in price from $1,300 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $7,252. The three Newport Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newport Harbor at $1,766, Newport Heights at $1,766, and West Newport Beach at $1,931. 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$2,958$1,76643
Newport Heights$4,050$1,76662
West Newport Beach$4,050$1,93125
Bayview$5,184$1,481321
Newport$5,210$2,208350
Bonita Canyon$5,220$2,330217
Harbor View$5,220$2,330216
Big Canyon - Harbor View$5,230$2,330217
Harbor Ridge$5,237$2,61571
Newport Bluffs$5,237$2,330239

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. Eight 80 Newport Beach in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,868. 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
Eight 80 Newport BeachDune I (E1B-S)Studio,1BA$1,868
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,999
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115
The Village at South CoastStudioStudio,1BA$2,120
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport Beach, CA

As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport Beach area is the $2.83 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,710. The second greatest value Newport Beach apartment is the Veteran Unit Model at Parc Derian starting at $2,088 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Westpark 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
1798 Pomona Ave1798 Pomona Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
Villa SienaNewport3BR,2BA$2.96
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.46
9842 Hamilton Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.80
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Missions at Back Bay2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95

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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 $7,252.

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 228 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 $468 which is $6,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport Beach.

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