Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyon Street Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,400 (25 Rentals)

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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st 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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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lyon Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyon Street area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,695. Warwick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,904. Here are the most affordable Lyon Street apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
888 on MainL9Studio,1BA$1,974
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyon Street, CA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lyon Street area is the $2.53 price per square foot 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Lyon Street apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyon Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House16584 Lorelei Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.53
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.31
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Sandalwood Cottages1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.74
Ross Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.71
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Briarwood ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.87
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Las Casas ApartmentsBedroom1BR,1BA$2.82

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #28

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyon Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lyon Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lyon Street is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lyon Street?

The cheapest apartment in Lyon Street is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Lyon Street costs $4,402.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lyon Street?

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 15 regular apartments in Lyon Street 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 Lyon Street?

Cheap apartments in Lyon Street have an average cost of $138 which is $4,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lyon Street.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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