
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $700 (135 Rentals)
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

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Central OC West of I 5, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central OC West of I 5?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central OC West of I 5 Studio Apartments | $2,434 | $1,588 | $4,882 |
Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,228 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $1,498 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,326 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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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 Beachview Villa priced from $790. Metro East Senior Park 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,588. Here are the most affordable Central OC West of I 5 apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Beachview Villa | The Palm | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Orchid Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.47 price per square foot 2713 W Aurora St Model at 2713 W Aurora St, Unit 2713 W. Aurora #1 in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 615 E Chestnut Ave Model at 615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A starting at $3,500 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2713 W Aurora St, Unit 2713 W. Aurora #1 | 2713 W Aurora St | 3BR,2BA | $2.47 |
615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A | 615 E Chestnut Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.33 |
3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
5166 Dunbar Dr, Unit C | 5166 Dunbar Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
Sunrise Palms | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
Fairhaven | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Valley Park | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
9822 Acacia Ave | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
Casa de Mesa Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 $1,681.
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 Orchid Gardens which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $4,099.
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 59 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 $435 which is $3,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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