
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,588 (16 Rentals)


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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 | $2,592 | $1,588 | $4,210 |
South Coast Metro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,691 | $10,000+ |
South Coast Metro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $2,014 | $10,000+ |
South Coast Metro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,771 | $3,374 | $7,455 |
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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 $2,025.
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 $1,588, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $4,471.
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 40 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 $191 which is $4,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.
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