Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Island Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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Seaview Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Plaza

2800 Pacific View DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
Senior Living
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404 E Balboa Blvd
Studio 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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1601 E 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 E 15th St

1601 E 15th StNewport Beach, CA 92663
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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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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Balboa Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa Island area of Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Eight 80 Newport Beach priced from $2,014. Beach House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Balboa Island apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eight 80 Newport BeachDune I (E1B-S)Studio,1BA$2,014
Beach House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,275
Park NewportBalboa 11BR,1BA$2,599
AVA NewportA21BR,1BA$2,695
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Island, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Island area is the $3.67 price per square foot Plan 6 Model at Baypointe Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Ridge neighborhood starting from $4,325. The second greatest value Balboa Island apartment is the 292 16th Pl Model at 292 16th Pl, Unit A starting at $3,550 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Balboa Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baypointe Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,2BA$3.67
292 16th Pl, Unit A292 16th Pl2BR,1BA$3.23
1606 Westcliff Dr.2 Bed 1 3/4 Bath2BR,1.75BA$3.70
Newport North Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$3.72
Bayside Drive Complex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.77
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.28
Newport Bluffs Apartment VillageResidencia - Plan 21BR,1BA$4.37
AVA NewportB12BR,1BA$4.55
Beach House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Newport Beach, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Balboa Island Neighborhood in Newport Beach, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Balboa Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Balboa Island is at Eight 80 Newport Beach listed at $1,881.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balboa Island Apartment is $2,117 at Eight 80 Newport Beach.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Balboa Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Balboa Island is starting from $2,940 at AVA Newport.

What is the most affordable Balboa Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Balboa Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Bluffs Apartment Village and starts from $4,660.

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