Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Santa Ana Heights area of Newport Beach.

property at 301 Broadway

$1,089

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 Broadway

Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 2536 Orange Ave

$3,695

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2536 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA

As of April 26, 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$3.98
AVA NewportB12BR,1BA$4.59
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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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Ana Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Ana Heights?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,481 to $6,000. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Ana Heights ranging from $1,089 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Ana Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Ana Heights ranges from $1,089 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,037.

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.