Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA from $800(130 Rentals)

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Santa Ana Arts Collective
from $8773 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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New Hope Property
from $900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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City Gardens Apartments
from $922Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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317 S Flower St
from $965Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
from $9692 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Villa Sonata Apartments
from $1,045Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
from $1,1801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
from $1,200Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
from $1,2501 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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514 E Wellington Ave
from $1,2751 Bedroom Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

514 E Wellington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Durant Court
from $1,3001 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Walnut Street Apartments
from $1,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1214 W Brook St
from $1,3501 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Tradewinds Apartments
from $1,355Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

1609 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Highland Apartments
from $1,3751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
from $1,395Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Palms at South Coast
from $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms at South Coast

1331 W Central AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Saddleback Lodge
from $1,450Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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549 N Tustin Ave
from $1,4751 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park Townhome Apartments
from $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Townhome Apartments

510 E Chestnut AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Terrace
from $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Terrace

2015 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Civic Plaza Apartments
from $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Studio One Apartments
from $1,550Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
from $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
from $1,5851 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
from $1,6001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
from $1,6002 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Heninger Village Apartments
from $1,6241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heninger Village Apartments

200 S Sycamore StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Newhope Village
from $1,6651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newhope Village

311 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Warwick Square
from $1,7061 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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1409 W. Lingan Lane
from $1,7252 Bedroom Apartments

1409 W. Lingan Lane

1409 W Lingan LnSanta Ana, CA 92704
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1327 W. Civic Center
from $1,7502 Bedroom Apartments

1327 W. Civic Center

1327-1329 W Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Washington Terrace
from $1,7702 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Terrace

610 Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Islander Apartments
from $1,7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander Apartments

2724 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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413 N Eastwood Ave
from $1,8251 Bedroom Apartments

413 N Eastwood Ave

413 N Eastwood AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
from $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Ana, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Ana, CA area range in price from $790 to $11,480 with an overall median price of $3,761. The three Santa Ana neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are French Court at $877, Artesia Pilar at $969, and Casa Bonita at $877. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Ana Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
French Court$2,695$87710
Artesia Pilar$2,812$96918
Casa Bonita$2,872$877101
Bristol$3,005$96567
Windsor Village North$3,132$900111
Rosewood Baker$3,135$1,99559
Washington Square$3,200$877136
West Floral Park$3,200$877202
Central City$3,297$877500
Fairhaven$3,325$877303

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,312. Flower Terrace Senior Community in the Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,312
Flower Terrace Senior Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,479
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,598
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,694
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1AStudio,1BA$1,799
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,843
Portofino ApartmentsStudio Apartment Home with Full Kitchen and Bat...1BR,1BA$1,850
San TropezThe Biscay1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

As of December 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana area is the $1.94 price per square foot 994 Valencia St Model at 994 Valencia St, Unit 102 in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Santa Ana apartment is the Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages starting at $3,757 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
994 Valencia St, Unit 102994 Valencia St3BR,2BA$1.94
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.37
Wakefield Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$2.27
2217 S Fairview St, Unit Fairview2217 S Fairview St3BR,2BA$2.35
Fairhaven2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
2632 W Juniper St, Unit 4plex2632 W Juniper St2BR,2BA$2.44
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.45
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.37
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.35

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Santa Ana Overview

The second most-populated city in the center of Orange County, Santa Ana apartments are consistently in-demand thanks to their winning combination of scenery, ideal location and famous California weather. Home to over 300,000 proud residents and a growing economic base, this sunny hot spot has been ranked by Forbes as 'One of America's Top 5 Safest Cities'.

Why live in Santa Ana, CA?

From the amazing California weather to an ever-growing job market, Santa Ana rentals have much to offer both families on the go and working-class young professionals. With an impressive historical district, not to mention plenty in the way of nightlife and famed eateries, this boisterous city is a jewel of the west coast.

Santa Ana, CA
Population: 332,725

Ranked #57

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #53

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Location, Location, Location!

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Getting Around Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ana Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Ana?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Ana is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,312.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ana Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Ana Apartment is $1,395 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Ana Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Ana is starting from $1,659 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the most affordable Santa Ana Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Ana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wakefield Apartment Homes and starts from $2,950.

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