Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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Mar Les, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mar Les?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mar Les Studio Apartments | $2,332 | $1,875 | $3,493 |
Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,228 | $3,929 |
Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $2,270 | $5,102 |
Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,442 | $2,996 | $5,738 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mar Les Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Les area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at City Plaza priced from $1,875. Parkside Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,932. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Parkside Court | Caribbean | 1BR,1BA | $1,932 |
Orange Grove | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $2,132 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Les area is the $2.65 price per square foot Belagio Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments in the in the Uptown Garden Grove neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the 2x1 Downstairs Model at Garden View Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Central City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Les apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Emerald Ridge Apartments | Belagio | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
Garden View Apartments | 2x1 Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Arbor Glen Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/ Patio & Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
Harbor Grove Senior Apartments: 55 Plus Only | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Orange Grove | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Solara Apartment Homes | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Getting Around the Mar Les Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Les Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mar Les is under $2,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
The cheapest apartment in Mar Les is Parkside Court which is listed at $1,891, while the average apartment in Mar Les costs $4,593.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mar Les?
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 5 regular apartments in Mar Les that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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