Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cowan Heights Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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The Knolls
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3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869

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Cheapest Available Cowan Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cowan Heights area of Tustin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Seranado Fountain Apartments priced from $2,100. Sierra Vista Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,360. Here are the most affordable Cowan Heights apartments for rent in Tustin, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,360
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC1x11BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowan Heights, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cowan Heights area is the $2.75 price per square foot Plan B Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lower Pete's Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,356. The second greatest value Cowan Heights apartment is the 748 North Siavohn Drive Model at 748 North Siavohn Drive starting at $3,995 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cowan Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin CottagesPlan B4BR,3BA$2.75
748 North Siavohn Drive748 North Siavohn Drive3BR,2.5BA$2.58
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.20
Americana Apartments2Bed & 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Orchard Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.52
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC1x11BR,1BA$3.44
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Rancho Monterey Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.68
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio ,1BA$4.82
260 S Shasta St260 S Shasta St1BR,1BA$6.06

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Cowan Heights, Tustin, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowan Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowan Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowan Heights Apartment is $2,100 at Seranado Fountain Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cowan Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cowan Heights is starting from $3,065 at Rancho Monterey Apartment Homes.

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