
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Historic District Santa Ana, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)
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Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Historic District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Historic District Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,875 | $3,299 |
Downtown Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Downtown Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $2,019 | $5,901 |
Downtown Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,646 | $4,340 | $5,055 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Historic District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Historic District area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,900. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Historic District apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,089 |
888 on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,176 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Historic District, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Historic District area is the $3.22 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Downtown Historic District apartment is the 2bd/2ba - unit type Model at About Ross Tower Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.22 |
About Ross Tower Apartments | 2bd/2ba - unit type | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C) | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Aspens Fairhaven | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Artists Village Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
215 W Washington Ave, Unit 215 | 215 W Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Historic District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Historic District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Historic District is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Historic District is Excelsior Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Historic District costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Historic District?
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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Historic District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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