Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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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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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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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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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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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

City Center, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio Style AStudio,1BA$1,950
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.78 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,532. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 21A Model at Washington Place starting at $3,200 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.78
Washington Place21A2BR,1BA$3.37
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
The Aspens FairhavenAlpine1BR,1BA$3.45
LAKE DIANNE1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.52
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.92
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.11
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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+.

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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