
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Tustin Neighborhood of Tustin, CA from $1,300 (35 Rentals)
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Casa Cortez Apartments

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105 Monterey Pines Apartments

155 Pinewood Apartments

111 Tustin Plaza Apartments
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

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Horizon

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East Tustin, Tustin, CA Local Guide

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 | $2,197 | $1,588 | $2,546 |
East Tustin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,400 | $4,905 |
East Tustin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $1,650 | $5,980 |
East Tustin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,959 | $3,176 | $6,770 |
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There are currently 35 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 Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Las Casas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
155 Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes | Castilian A | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,075 |
Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Tustin, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Tustin area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value East Tustin apartment is the Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages starting at $4,035 with a $2.55 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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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Tustin Cottages | Plan A | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.55 |
Country Squire Apartments | Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
172 Preble Dr, Unit Preble Drive | 172 Preble Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Regency West Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 $2,094.
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 $1,691, while the average apartment in East Tustin costs $4,122.
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 3 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 $132 which is $3,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Tustin.
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