Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tustin Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $700 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Tustin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Tustin Studio Apartments | $2,198 | $1,587 | $2,838 |
East Tustin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $733 | $4,800 |
East Tustin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,530 | $1,019 | $5,675 |
East Tustin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,893 | $3,783 | $6,690 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Tustin Neighborhood of Tustin, CA.
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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 The Orion priced from $733. Metro East Senior Park 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,557. Here are the most affordable East Tustin apartments for rent in Tustin, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Orion | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tustin, CA
As of July 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tustin 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 $4,343. The second greatest value East Tustin apartment is the Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... Model at Country Squire Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Tustin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tustin Cottages | Plan B | 4BR,3BA | $2.75 |
Country Squire Apartments | Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
LAKE DIANNE | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
133 Santa Clara Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
Mango Tree | Oasis | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
The Orion | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Tustin?
The cheapest apartment in East Tustin is The Orion which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in East Tustin costs $4,237.
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 11 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 $109 which is $4,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tustin.
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