Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cowan Heights Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (24 Rentals)

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Stonegate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

340 E 2nd StTustin, CA 92780
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The Knolls
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Knolls

3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869
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215 S Esplanade St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 S Esplanade St

215 S Esplanade StOrange, CA 92869
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Cowan Heights, Tustin, CA Local Guide

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. Pacific Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. 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
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,125
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 2Studio,1BA$2,355
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC1x11BR,1BA$2,525
Casa Cortez Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowan Heights, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowan Heights area is the $3.01 price per square foot Plan B Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,768. The second greatest value Cowan Heights apartment is the 2Bed & 2Bath Model at Americana Apartments starting at $3,150 with a $2.86 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$3.01
Americana Apartments2Bed & 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.29
Casa Cortez Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Orange Creek ApartmentsPlan B Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.06
Orchard Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC1x11BR,1BA$3.44
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Rancho Monterey Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.78
Pacific Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.20

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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 $2,550 at Casa Cortez Apartments.

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