
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $1,588 | $3,243 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,732 | $1,550 | $4,511 |
City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $1,900 | $5,901 |
City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $3,500 | $5,485 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable City Center 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 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value City Center 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 City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A | 615 E Chestnut Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.33 |
Market Lofts DTSA | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
The Aspens Fairhaven | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
LAKE DIANNE | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,588.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,691 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $2,014 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nineteen01 and starts from $4,521.
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