Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,600 (8 Rentals)

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Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

West Santa Ana Heights, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Santa Ana Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Santa Ana Heights area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grand Costa Mesa priced from $2,055. Newport Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable West Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm1BR,1BA$2,055
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,075
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Ana Heights, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.20 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,905. The second greatest value West Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at 1024 Mission Townhomes starting at $3,425 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the South Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Santa Ana Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.20
1024 Mission Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.85
1022 El Camino Dr, Unit C1022 El Camino Dr3BR,2BA$2.79
Newport Bay Terrace2 Beds / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.05
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1B1BR,1BA$3.89
Madison Newport Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.79
AtWater CoveThe Bow1BR,1BA$4.26
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.99
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm1BR,1BA$4.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Santa Ana Heights, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Santa Ana Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Ana Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Ana Heights Apartment is $2,055 at The Grand Costa Mesa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Santa Ana Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Santa Ana Heights is starting from $2,645 at The Grand Costa Mesa.

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