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291-293 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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 Newport Village Apartments in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood priced from $2,025. eaves South Coast in the Avenue One neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,246. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,025
eaves South CoastA11BR,1BA$2,246
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,275
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,288
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,305
291 Avocado St.1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,450
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,500
The RoyceS3.1Studio,1BA$2,550
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$2,586

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

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Heights area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Santa Ana Heights apartment is the Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle starting at $5,134 with a $3.35 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.
South Coast Fountains3x2 Townhouse3BR,2BA$2.68
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.35
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.89
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.09
Stanford Court ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$3.44
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Newport Bay Terrace2 Beds / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.94
The Village at South CoastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.12
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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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 Newport Village Apartments listed at $2,025.

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 $2,288 at Missions at Back Bay.

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 $2,750 at Pinecreek 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 $4,045.

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