Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta 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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St. John's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. John's Manor

2031 Orange 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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AVA Newport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AVA Newport

1765-1765 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Greystone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone

2110 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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 Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Leeward Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1BA$2,750
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1B1BR,1BA$2,756
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$2,995
AVA NewportB12BR,1BA$3,015
Eastside Haven at 17th1x11BR,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $5.45 price per square foot 236 Camellia Ln Model at 236 Camellia Ln, Unit B in the in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the The Arrowhead Model at Pinecreek Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Cornerstone 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.
236 Camellia Ln, Unit B236 Camellia Ln3BR,2.5BA$5.45
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.40
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1B1BR,1BA$4.04
AVA NewportB12BR,1BA$4.64
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
Eastside Haven at 17th1x11BR,1BA$5.33
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$5.20

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Ana Heights is Leeward Apartments which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Santa Ana Heights costs $5,190.

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 1 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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