
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $700 (132 Rentals)
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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 | $2,436 | $1,550 | $5,115 |
Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,273 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $1,498 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Harmony Creek | 1x1-550 | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
Bell Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Park Plaza Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,787 |
Casa de Mesa Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.46 price per square foot 17511 Newland St Model at 17511 Newland St, Unit 17511 Newland Apartment B in the in the Ellis-Golden West neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 15722 Taft Ln Model at 15722 Taft Ln, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the McDonnell Center 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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17511 Newland St, Unit 17511 Newland Apartment B | 17511 Newland St | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
15722 Taft Ln, Unit 1 | 15722 Taft Ln | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Sunrise Palms | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Valley Park | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
7601 21st St, Unit A | 7601 21st St | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Arrowhead Apartments | 1+1/1stFlr No Carpet | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Garden View Apartments | 1x1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Casa de Mesa Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Oc West Of I 5, Santa Ana, CA
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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 $1,795.
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 Harmony Creek which is listed at $1,689, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $4,097.
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 1,156 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 $284 which is $3,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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