Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Classic Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)

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Metro Classic, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metro Classic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Classic area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3631 S Bear St priced from $1,700. Newport Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Metro Classic apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3631 S Bear St36311BR,1BA$1,700
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,025
The Grand Costa MesaThe Current1BR,1BA$2,215
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,272
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,305
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,325
eaves South CoastA11BR,1BA$2,330
Park Mesa VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,335
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1Bath B Loc+1BR,1BA$2,340
Reserve at South CoastOne Bedroom Townhome - A21BR,1BA$2,344

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metro Classic area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Metro Classic apartment is the 1002 Mission Dr Model at 1002 Mission Dr, Unit D starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro Classic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Coast Fountains3x2 Townhouse3BR,2BA$2.68
1002 Mission Dr, Unit D1002 Mission Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.46
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.82
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.03
3631 S Bear St36311BR,1BA$1.72
The Village at South CoastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.19
Fairview GreenMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.31
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.05
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25

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This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro Classic Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metro Classic?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metro Classic is at Newport Village Apartments listed at $2,025.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment is $1,700 at 3631 S Bear St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metro Classic is starting from $2,645 at The Grand Costa Mesa.

What is the most affordable Metro Classic Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metro Classic Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Coast Fountains and starts from $4,295.

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