Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

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

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Tradewinds Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

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

Highland Apartments

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

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Terrace

2015 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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The Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706

Central City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Santa Ana, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at La Placita Cinco priced from $969. Flower Terrace Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Placita CincoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$969
Flower Terrace Senior Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,479
888 on MainL10Studio,1BA$1,771
California Palms ApartmentsS1AStudio,1BA$1,800
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA

As of February 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at La Placita Cinco in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 212 S Orange Ave Model at 212 S Orange Ave, Unit A starting at $2,300 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Placita CincoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
212 S Orange Ave, Unit A212 S Orange Ave1BR,1BA$2.56
1305 N Broadway1305 N Broadway1BR,1BA$2.22
Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.22
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsPlan 62BR,2BA$2.94
About Ross Tower Apartments2bd/2ba - unit type2BR,2BA$3.18
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
The Imperial Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.99
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.22
Flower Terrace Senior Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at 888 on Main listed at $1,771.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $1,479 at Flower Terrace Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $969 at La Placita Cinco.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Placita Cinco and starts from $1,107.

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