
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (40 Rentals)
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portola Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portola Park Studio Apartments | $2,448 | $1,588 | $3,785 |
Portola Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,400 | $4,511 |
Portola Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $1,650 | $5,901 |
Portola Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $3,176 | $5,290 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Portola Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portola Park area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Las Casas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Portola Park apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Park area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value Portola Park apartment is the Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages starting at $4,035 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Tustin Cottages | Plan A | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.55 |
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A | 1522 N Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
172 Preble Dr, Unit Preble Drive | 172 Preble Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Twin Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
111 Tustin Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePortola Park, Santa Ana, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Portola Park Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portola Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portola Park is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,588.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Park Apartment is $1,691 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portola Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portola Park is starting from $2,014 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
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