
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)
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Santa Ana Heights, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Ana Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Ana Heights Studio Apartments | $2,061 | $1,751 | $2,378 |
Santa Ana Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $2,099 | $7,350 |
Santa Ana Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $2,750 | $9,415 |
Santa Ana Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,494 | $3,734 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA.
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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 Eight 80 Newport Beach priced from $1,892. Harbor at Mesa Verde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,917. Here are the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eight 80 Newport Beach | Dune I (E1B-S) | Studio,1BA | $1,892 |
Harbor at Mesa Verde | Plan E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,917 |
AtWater Cove | The Bow | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
AVA Newport | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,146 |
Missions at Back Bay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $2.88 price per square foot The Arrowhead Model at Pinecreek Apartments in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 2 Beds / 2 Baths Model at Newport Bay Terrace starting at $2,795 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the UC Irvine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pinecreek Apartments | The Arrowhead | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
Newport Bay Terrace | 2 Beds / 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Lux Costa Mesa | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.83 |
301 Santa Isabel Ave, Unit 301 Santa Isabel | 301 Santa Isabel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.41 |
Missions at Back Bay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Park Newport | Newport 1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $4.89 |
291 Avocado St. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
AtWater Cove | The Bow | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Harbor at Mesa Verde | Plan E1B | Studio ,1BA | $4.40 |
Eight 80 Newport Beach | Balboa (E1A-N) | Studio ,1BA | $4.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ana Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Ana Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Ana Heights is at Eight 80 Newport Beach listed at $1,751.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ana Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ana Heights Apartment is $2,099 at AtWater Cove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Ana Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Ana Heights is starting from $2,599 at Missions at Back Bay.
What is the most affordable Santa Ana Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Ana Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Newport and starts from $4,858.
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