Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cowan Heights Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (6 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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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 Casa Cortez Apartments priced from $2,025. Seranado Fountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Cowan Heights apartments for rent in Tustin, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowan Heights, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowan Heights area is the $3.39 price per square foot Plan 10 Model at Rancho Santa Fe Apartment Homes in the in the Lower Pete's Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,355. 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.
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 103BR,2BA$3.39
Americana Apartments2Bed & 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.86
Orchard Hills Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.59
Rancho Monterey Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.87
1762 San Juan St, Unit 151762 San Juan St1BR,1BA$2.80
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Orange Creek ApartmentsPlan A One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.19
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 2Studio ,1BA$4.84

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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 $2,025 at Casa Cortez 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 $3,150 at Americana Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cowan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cowan Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rancho Santa Fe Apartment Homes and starts from $4,220.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!