Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
$2,200 - $3,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pine Tree Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Leeward Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leeward Apartments

2020 Fullerton AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Coast Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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121 E Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 E Bay St

121 E Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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$3,500

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345 Avocado St, Unit A4

345 Avocado St
Costa MesaCA92627
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2545 Elden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2545 Elden Ave

2545 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Greystone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone

2110 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Santa Ana Heights, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Ana Heights area of Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Apartments priced from $1,628. Westbay Eldon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 456Studio,1BA$1,628
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Sunset Bay III Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$2,495
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,555
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Baywind Apartment Homes2 Bed and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,805
121 E Bay St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,850
AVA NewportB22BR,1BA$3,060
2545 Elden Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,550
Eastside Haven at 17th2x1 A2BR,1BA$3,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $4.39 price per square foot 2x1 A Model at Eastside Haven at 17th in the in the Santa Ana Heights neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 2 Bed and 1 Bath Model at Baywind Apartment Homes starting at $2,805 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastside Haven at 17th2x1 A2BR,1BA$4.39
Baywind Apartment Homes2 Bed and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
Westbay Eldon Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.09
2545 Elden Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$4.08
AVA NewportB22BR,1BA$3.83
121 E Bay St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.62
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Sunset Bay III Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$4.16
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$4.94
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.61

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Santa Ana Heights, Newport Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ana Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Ana Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Ana Heights is under $3,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Ana Heights is Westbay Eldon Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Santa Ana Heights costs $2,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Ana Heights?

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 15 regular apartments in Santa Ana Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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