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Tustin, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tustin, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tustin, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $9,000 with an overall median price of $6,650. The three Tustin neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Red Hill at $1,200, Tustin Ranch at $1,200, and East Tustin at $2,050. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tustin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Red Hill$4,800$1,20013
Tustin Ranch$5,100$1,20018
East Tustin$7,000$2,05015
Cowan Heights$7,400$2,05015
Panorama Heights$7,600$2,8505
Lemon Heights$8,000$1,20024

Cheapest Available Tustin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tustin, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Nineteen01 in the Lemon Heights neighborhood priced from $1,366. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,588. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tustin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nineteen012 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,366
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,689
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tustin, CA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tustin area is the $2.66 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,497. The second greatest value Tustin apartment is the 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $4,521 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights 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$2.66
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.77
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Fairhaven2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.53
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.50
172 Preble Dr, Unit Preble Drive172 Preble Dr2BR,1BA$2.73
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tustin

What type of rentals are currently available in Tustin?

There are currently 1032 Apartments for Rent in Tustin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $14,559. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tustin ranging from $1,200 to $10,990.

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 $1,200 to $10,990 with an average monthly rent of $4,771.

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