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Tustin, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tustin, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tustin, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $9,466. The three Tustin neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panorama Heights at $1,400, Lemon Heights at $1,500, and Cowan Heights at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tustin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Panorama Heights$7,800$1,40011
Lemon Heights$9,000$1,500381
Cowan Heights$10,000$1,90068
East Tustin$10,000$1,400134
Red Hill$10,000$1,500371
Tustin Ranch$10,000$1,895352

Cheapest Available Tustin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tustin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,557. Beechwood Apartments in the Meredith Parkwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tustin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Beechwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tustin, CA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tustin area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,283. The second greatest value Tustin apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tustin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin CottagesPlan E3BR,2.5BA$2.53
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.44
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tustin

What type of rentals are currently available in Tustin?

There are currently 1019 Apartments for Rent in Tustin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $14,658. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tustin ranging from $1,350 to $12,990.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tustin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tustin ranges from $1,350 to $12,990 with an average monthly rent of $5,227.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tustin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tustin range from $3,250 to $14,658, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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