Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (14 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 | $2,406 | $1,805 | $3,953 |
Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,950 | $4,640 |
Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $2,270 | $6,275 |
Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $3,250 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 14 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 Orange Grove priced from $1,798. Crystal View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,821. 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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Orange Grove | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,798 |
Crystal View | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $1,821 |
City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $2,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Les area is the $3.17 price per square foot 2Bdrm 2Bath Downstairs Model at Sunset Ridge in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $2,798. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the Plan 4 Model at Harbor Pointe Apartments starting at $2,625 with a $3.03 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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Sunset Ridge | 2Bdrm 2Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
About Ross Tower Apartments | 2bd/2ba - unit type | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Mile Square | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Garden View Apartments | 1x1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Aberdeen Bay Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Vintage Woods Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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 $2,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
The cheapest apartment in Mar Les is Harbor Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Mar Les costs $3,285.
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 230 regular apartments in Mar Les 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 Mar Les?
Cheap apartments in Mar Les have an average cost of $282 which is $3,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Les.
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