Cheap Apartments for Rent near Santa Ana Heights, CA from $1,628 (31 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
$2,200 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Park Newport
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$2,468 - $10,961

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Base Rent$2,468 - $10,961
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Enzo
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$2,854 - $5,413

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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Baker Block
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Santa Ana Heights, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana Heights, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,628. eaves South Coast in the Costa Mesa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331Studio,1BA$1,628
eaves South CoastA11BR,1BA$2,185
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
South Coast Fountains1x1 UPSTAIRS CORNER UNIT1BR,1BA$2,395
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,468
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,490
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,506
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
The RoyceS2Studio,1BA$2,595
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.56 price per square foot SoHo - Penthouse Model at Astoria at Central Park West in the in the Westpark neighborhood starting from $10,030. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle starting at $5,144 with a $3.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Astoria at Central Park WestSoHo - Penthouse3BR,3BA$3.56
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.36
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Baker BlockPlan B22BR,2BA$3.49
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Westbay Eldon Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.09
Volar ApartmentsVolar 1 - Floor Plan 1C1BR,1BA$4.07
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan G1BR,1BA$3.78
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
South Coast Fountains1x1 UPSTAIRS CORNER UNIT1BR,1BA$3.99

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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 Mesa Vista Apartments listed at $1,628.

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 $2,185 at eaves South Coast.

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 $2,700 at Westbay Eldon Apartments.

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 Baker Block and starts from $4,151.

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