
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)
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Fairhaven, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhaven?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairhaven Studio Apartments | $2,576 | $1,588 | $3,953 |
Fairhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,400 | $4,640 |
Fairhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $1,650 | $6,275 |
Fairhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,092 | $3,176 | $4,891 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairhaven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhaven area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Harmony Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,689. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven 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 |
Harmony Creek | 1x1-550 | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,023 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $2.17 price per square foot 1BR/1BA Model at Arroyo Casa in the in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $2,576 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhaven apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Twin Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
133 Santa Clara Apartments | 2010 # S016 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Fairhaven | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Villas at Orange | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Getting Around the Fairhaven Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhaven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhaven is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?
The cheapest apartment in Fairhaven is Harmony Creek which is listed at $1,689, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $4,138.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhaven?
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 491 regular apartments in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven?
Cheap apartments in Fairhaven have an average cost of $163 which is $3,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.
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