Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cowan Heights Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at 112 Pacific Pointe Apartments priced from $1,900. 111 Tustin Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Cowan Heights apartments for rent in Tustin, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
112 Pacific Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,075
Casa De SolUpstairs One bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowan Heights, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cowan Heights area is the $2.59 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,380. The second greatest value Cowan Heights apartment is the Plan 7 Model at Rancho Santa Fe Apartment Homes starting at $3,840 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Lower Pete's Canyon 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 E3BR,2.5BA$2.59
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.28
Anacapa Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$3.79
Orchard Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.43
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Rancho Monterey Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.68
Casa De SolUpstairs One bedroom1BR,1BA$3.54
Rancho Mariposa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.35
Las Palmas Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.55
112 Pacific Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.78

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Cowan Heights, Tustin, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowan Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cowan Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cowan Heights is at 112 Pacific Pointe Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowan Heights Apartment is $2,075 at 111 Tustin Plaza 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 $2,545 at Casa De Sol.

What is the most affordable Cowan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cowan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tustin Cottages and starts from $4,380.

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