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

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Avalon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Courtyard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Gardens

15731 S Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Villa de Hacienda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Hacienda

1260-1280 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Enrique Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Enrique Apartments

15660 Tustin Village WayTustin, CA 92780
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Vio Tustin
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vio Tustin

15742 Williams StTustin, CA 92780
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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549 N Tustin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

553-585 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Ponderosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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East Tustin, Tustin, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2,000
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special1BR,1BA$2,050
155 Pinewood Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian A1BR,1BA$2,060
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,075
HorizonStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.77
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.55
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.55
172 Preble Dr, Unit Preble Drive172 Preble Dr2BR,1BA$2.73
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Regency West Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Patio1BR,1BA$2.94
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.78
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special1BR,1BA$2.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Tustin, Tustin, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Tustin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.