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Metro East Senior Park 62+
2222 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)
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Garden Court Apartments
300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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California Palms Apartments
901 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704
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The Regent
1111 Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
First Point Apartments Building 1 & 2
2112-2116 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Las Casas Apartments
15491 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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15622 Pasadena Ave, Unit 16
15622 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Coast Metro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Metro Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $1,588 | $4,210 |
| South Coast Metro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $1,691 | $10,000+ |
| South Coast Metro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $2,014 | $10,000+ |
| South Coast Metro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,696 | $3,356 | $7,410 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. California Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,805. Here are the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
| California Palms Apartments | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
| Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes | Castilian A | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,506. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 1024 Mission Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.85 |
| 3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Country Squire Apartments | Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (742)
3 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the South Coast Metro Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 South Coast Metro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Coast Metro is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?
The cheapest apartment in South Coast Metro is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,691, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $4,535.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Coast Metro?
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 42 regular apartments in South Coast Metro 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 South Coast Metro?
Cheap apartments in South Coast Metro have an average cost of $238 which is $4,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.
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