Cheap Homes for Rent in Balboa Island Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $3,000 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Balboa Island area of Newport Beach.

property at 3200 Clay St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3200 Clay St

Newport BeachCA92663

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property at 2101 E 15th St

$4,250

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$4,250

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$4,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2101 E 15th St, Unit 8

2101 E 15th St
Newport BeachCA92663

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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa Island, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balboa Island area is the $4.73 price per square foot CAR D Model at The A on Lido in the in the Balboa Island neighborhood starting from $6,700. The second greatest value Balboa Island apartment is the Plan 4 Model at Colony at Fashion Island starting at $5,525 with a $4.05 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.
The A on LidoCAR D3BR,2BA$4.73
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 42BR,2BA$4.05
Newport Bluffs Apartment VillageRivoli - Plan 53BR,2.5BA$4.49
1584 Redlands Pl, Unit C1584 Redlands Pl2BR,2.5BA$2.90
816 Amigos Way, Unit A816 Amigos Way2BR,2BA$2.71
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$2.75
609 Narcissus Ave, Unit 609.5 Narcissus Avenue609 Narcissus Ave2BR,1BA$4.00
320 Sapphire Ave, Unit 320 1/2 Sapphire320 Sapphire Ave2BR,2BA$4.35
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$4.91
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio ,1BA$4.55

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

Ranked #39

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balboa Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Balboa Island?

There are currently 309 Apartments for Rent in Balboa Island, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,849 to $35,000. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balboa Island ranging from $3,000 to $75,000.

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 $3,000 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,326.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.