Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Classic Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,400 (28 Rentals)

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The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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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 Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments priced from $2,050. The Grand Costa Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Metro Classic apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,050
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm1BR,1BA$2,075
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,185
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B Location1BR,1BA$2,185
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,187
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,238
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlaceCluny1BR,1BA$2,311
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,330
Park Mesa VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA

As of April 27, 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 2713 W Aurora St Model at 2713 W Aurora St, Unit 2713 W. Aurora #1 starting at $3,700 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the South Harbor 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
2713 W Aurora St, Unit 2713 W. Aurora #12713 W Aurora St3BR,2BA$2.47
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard2BR,2BA$2.75
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
Santa Fe VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$3.42
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath A Location1BR,1BA$3.24

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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 $2,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment is $2,075 at The Grand Costa Mesa.

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 $2,695 at Park Plaza Apartments.

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