Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $700 (126 Rentals)

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New Hope Property
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

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

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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La Placita Cinco
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

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

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta 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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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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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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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

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

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington 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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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Newhope Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newhope Village

311 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Warwick Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Central OC West of I 5, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central OC West of I 5 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central OC West of I 5 area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Garden Brook Senior Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here are the most affordable Central OC West of I 5 apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,598
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Bell Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Valley View Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Plaza Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,780
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,792
Casa de Mesa Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Casa MadridPlan ZStudio,1BA$1,805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2021 Greenleaf St Model at 2021 Greenleaf St in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central OC West of I 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2021 Greenleaf St2021 Greenleaf St2BR,1.5BA$2.00
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Sunrise Palms2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.47
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.42
17991 Baron Cir, Unit 217991 Baron Cir2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Royal Apartments2 Bedroom 1Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.55
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Garden View Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.45
Casa de Mesa Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.43

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Central Oc West Of I 5, Santa Ana, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central OC West of I 5 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central OC West of I 5?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central OC West of I 5 is under $1,805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central OC West of I 5?

The cheapest apartment in Central OC West of I 5 is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,691, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $3,965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central OC West of I 5?

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 52 regular apartments in Central OC West of I 5 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5?

Cheap apartments in Central OC West of I 5 have an average cost of $316 which is $3,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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