Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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property at 323 W 10th St

323 W 10th St

Santa AnaCA92701

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property at 610 S Main St

610 S Main St

Santa AnaCA92701

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio Style AStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A1522 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$2.45
Garden View Apartments2x1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.79
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Bush Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.23
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.23
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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