Cheap Homes for Rent in Balboa Island Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $3,400 (4 Rentals)

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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Island, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balboa Island area is the $4.17 price per square foot Plan 5 Model at Colony at Fashion Island in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $6,445. The second greatest value Balboa Island apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Baywood Apartment Homes starting at $4,185 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the UC Irvine 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.
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 52BR,2BA$4.17
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 33BR,2BA$3.01
1606 Westcliff Dr.2 Bed 1 3/4 Bath2BR,1.75BA$3.70
Bayside Drive Complex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.77
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4.77
Park NewportNewport 1 Renovated1BR,1BA$4.82
Newport Bluffs Apartment VillageResidencia - Plan 21BR,1BA$4.33
AVA NewportB12BR,1BA$4.59
The Collective1 BR/1BA no balcony1BR,1BA$5.30
Eight 80 Newport BeachDune I (E1B-S)Studio ,1BA$5.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Island?

There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Island, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $48,000. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Island ranging from $3,400 to $40,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Balboa Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Balboa Island ranges from $3,400 to $40,900 with an average monthly rent of $11,286.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Balboa Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Balboa Island range from $3,990 to $48,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,400 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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