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South Coast Metro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Coast Metro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Scottsmen Too in the Ladera Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,358. Creek Park Village 55+ Senior Community in the Ladera Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scottsmen TooDavenport1BR,1BA$1,358
Creek Park Village 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Shadowbrook Village2 Bed 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA and Nearby

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Parador Town Homes in the in the Tapestry at Alta Sierra neighborhood starting from $2,632. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Creekside Village starting at $2,395 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Outer Western Suburban Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parador Town Homes3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.69
Creekside VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.81
The Palms Luxury Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
Dolce Vita Luxury Apartments2X2E Florence2BR,2BA$1.72
Marbella ApartmentsVilla Castellina, Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.73
Nees Park Villas2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Rousseau2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.96
Granite RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
Shadowbrook Village2 Bed 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Minnewawa Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Metro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment is $1,358 at Scottsmen Too.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Coast Metro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Coast Metro is starting from $1,500 at Scottsmen Too.

What is the most affordable South Coast Metro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Coast Metro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Rock Ranch and starts from $2,180.

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