Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tustin Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (38 Rentals)

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Stonegate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

340 E 2nd StTustin, CA 92780
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Avalon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Villa de Hacienda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Hacienda

1260-1280 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Courtyard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Gardens

15731 S Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780

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Nogal Feliz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nogal Feliz

17272 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Villa Viento
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Viento

345 W 1st StTustin, CA 92780
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549 N Tustin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

553-585 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Ponderosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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East Tustin, Tustin, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Tustin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Tustin area of Tustin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Warwick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,904. Here are the most affordable East Tustin apartments for rent in Tustin, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Nogal FelizPlan ZStudio,1BA$1,910
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2,030
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tustin, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tustin area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan D Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,435. The second greatest value East Tustin apartment is the 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $4,145 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tustin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin CottagesPlan D3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.75
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
LAKE DIANNE2x22BR,2BA$2.77
1716 Nisson Rd, Unit 16-C1716 Nisson Rd2BR,1BA$2.70
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
105 Monterey Pines Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2.82

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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East Tustin, Tustin, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Tustin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Tustin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Tustin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Tustin is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tustin?

The cheapest apartment in East Tustin is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in East Tustin costs $4,691.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Tustin?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in East Tustin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Tustin?

Cheap apartments in East Tustin have an average cost of $122 which is $4,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tustin.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.