Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Heights, CA from $1,400 (39 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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Park Newport
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$2,452 - $5,887
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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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$3,135 - $5,035
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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, 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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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 Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,481. Newport Village Apartments in the Avenue One neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,999
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
South Coast Fountains1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,299
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,375
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan BStudio,1BA$2,385
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan B1BR,1BA$2,395
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,405
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,411

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

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.36 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,158. 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 43BR,2BA$3.36
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan D3BR,2BA$3.49
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Village at South CoastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.40
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$3.15
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02

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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 Senior Apartments 55+ listed at $1,481.

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 $2,150 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 Harvard Cornell Apartment Homes and starts from $4,000.

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