Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA from $2,100 (35 Rentals)

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Missions at Back Bay
$2,125 - $2,799
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$2,042 - $2,716
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$2,125 - $2,799
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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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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$2,150 - $2,850
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Park Newport
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$2,301 - $5,050
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$2,295 - $5,044
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$2,301 - $5,050
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Villa Siena Apartment Homes
$2,465 - $6,520
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$2,459 - $6,514
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$2,465 - $6,520
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villa Siena Apartment Homes

25 Palatine RdIrvine, CA 92612
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Ambrose Apartment Homes
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$2,475 - $5,590
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$2,469 - $5,584
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$2,475 - $5,590
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Ambrose Apartment Homes

100-265 Amherst AisleIrvine, CA 92612
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Dartmouth Court Apartments
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$2,475 - $4,940
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$2,469 - $4,934
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$2,475 - $4,940
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Dartmouth Court Apartments

1100 StanfordIrvine, CA 92612
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Enzo
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$2,597 - $5,378
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$2,597 - $5,378

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$2,597 - $5,378
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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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Stanford Court Apartments
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$2,625 - $4,840
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$2,619 - $4,834
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$2,625 - $4,840
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Stanford Court Apartments

1100 StanfordIrvine, CA 92612
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Newport North Apartment Homes
$2,755 - $6,170
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$2,749 - $6,164
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$2,755 - $6,170
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport North Apartment Homes

2 Milano DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Newport Bluffs Apartment Village
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$2,825 - $8,020
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$2,819 - $8,014
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$2,825 - $8,020
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Newport Bluffs Apartment Village

100 VilaggioNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Baker Block
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Newport Village Apartments in the Avenue One neighborhood priced from $2,210. Westbay Eldon Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,210
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,301
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,305
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,465
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan BStudio,1BA$2,475
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,475
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Madison Newport Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,495

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

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.22 price per square foot Residence 4A Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,083. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $3,710 with a $2.83 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.
The CarlyleResidence 4A3BR,2BA$3.22
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.00
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$3.16
South Coast Fountains2X2.5 TOWNHOUSE2BR,2.5BA$2.97
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Newport Bay Terrace2 Beds / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.15
The Village at South CoastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Newport Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.11

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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 Park Newport listed at $2,301.

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 $2,210 at Newport Village Apartments.

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 $2,500 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 Fairway Villas Apartment Homes and starts from $4,095.

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