
Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
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323 W 10th St
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1419 W 6th St, Unit Back House

1602 N King St
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631 N Bristol St

610 S Main St
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Central City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,881 | $2,250 | $3,395 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,086 | $3,500 | $5,250 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,400 | $4,300 | $4,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $2.45 price per square foot 1522 N Sycamore St Model at 1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2x1 Downstairs Model at Garden View Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Central City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A | 1522 N Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Garden View Apartments | 2x1 Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Bush Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Vintage Woods Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City
What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?
There are currently 975 Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,691 to $5,901. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,350 to $5,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,350 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,103.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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