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2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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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 Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments priced from $2,050. Missions at Back Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,177. Here are the most affordable West Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,050
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,177
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,185

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

As of April 23, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Missions at Back Bay starting at $2,177 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Avenue One 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
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.89
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1B1BR,1BA$3.85
Madison Newport Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.90
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$4.04
AtWater CoveThe Bow1BR,1BA$4.17
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.94
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm1BR,1BA$5.04

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West Santa Ana Heights, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #38

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

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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 $2,177 at Missions at Back Bay.

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 $2,895 at Newport Bay Terrace.

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