Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bristol Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Bristol, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bristol?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bristol Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $1,875 | $3,299 |
Bristol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,950 | $4,511 |
Bristol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $2,270 | $5,901 |
Bristol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bristol Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bristol area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at 888 on Main priced from $2,176. Pacific Woods Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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888 on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,176 |
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath D Location | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Villa Del Sol Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
River House Apartments | 11C | 1BR,1BA | $2,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $3.52 price per square foot 21AH Model at Villa Del Sol Apartments in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $3,045. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the 2bd/2ba - unit type Model at About Ross Tower Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa Del Sol Apartments | 21AH | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.52 |
About Ross Tower Apartments | 2bd/2ba - unit type | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Avel Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
The Aspens Fairhaven | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath A Location | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Arte West | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Artists Village Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
River House Apartments | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
888 on Main | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bristol?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bristol is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bristol?
The cheapest apartment in Bristol is Pacific Woods Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,185, while the average apartment in Bristol costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bristol?
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 11 regular apartments in Bristol that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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