Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,400 (36 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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$2,150 - $2,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 133 Cecil Pl

$5,000

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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133 Cecil Pl, Unit East side Costa Mesa

133 Cecil Pl
Costa MesaCA92627

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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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St. John's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. John's Manor

2031 Orange AveCosta 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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291 Avocado St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

291 Avocado St.

291-293 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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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121 E Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 E Bay St

121 E Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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 $1,481. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,532
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1BA$2,750
121 E Bay St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,850
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$2,995
Eastside Haven at 17th1x11BR,1BA$3,300
2545 Elden Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA

As of June 21, 2026 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 2x2 Model at Madison Newport Apartment Homes starting at $2,995 with a $3.40 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.
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.40
121 E Bay St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.62
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Eastside Haven at 17th1x11BR,1BA$5.50
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$4.90
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.20

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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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Santa Ana Heights, Newport Beach, CA

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

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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 Westbay Eldon Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Santa Ana Heights costs $5,660.

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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