Apartments for Rent near The Bluffs, Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Island offers quintessential Southern California beach living on this charming Newport Harbor island. Though primarily vacation rentals, some year-round opportunities exist in cottages and condos throughout the pedestrian-friendly community. The neighborhood features a walkable main street with shops and restaurants, plus the famous Balboa Ferry connecting to the peninsula, though rental rates rank among Orange County's highest with limited parking for residents.

Elevated luxury defines The Bluffs, where Newport Beach's prestigious neighborhood offers spectacular ocean panoramas from its hillside position. The district features architectural diversity with emphasis on indoor-outdoor living capitalizing on Southern California's perfect climate. Though rental rates significantly exceed regional averages, most properties include premium features from private terraces to architectural distinction typically unavailable in standard apartments regardless of price point.

Unobstructed ocean views distinguish Irvine Terrace, where this prestigious Newport Beach neighborhood sits atop a bluff overlooking Corona del Mar beaches. Though predominantly owner-occupied, occasional rental opportunities offer rare chances to experience one of Orange County's most distinctive environments with both architectural significance and exceptional positioning. Irvine Terrace provides renters with Newport Beach's ideal combination of ocean proximity with residential tranquility, creating balanced environments increasingly valued as lifestyle considerations continue affecting housing decisions beyond purely economic calculations reflecting growing appreciation for sophisticated environments beyond purely practical considerations driving conventional housing decisions.