Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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The Cape
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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South Coast, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments priced from $2,075. Villa Marseilles Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable South Coast apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,075
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Riviera-1 BR, 1 BA - Yard1BR,1BA$2,095
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
South Coast Fountains1x11BR,1BA$2,195
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,258

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast area is the $2.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at 1024 Mission Townhomes in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,425. The second greatest value South Coast apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at 1030 Mission Apartments starting at $3,450 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1024 Mission Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.85
1030 Mission Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.88
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
994 Valencia St, Unit 104994 Valencia St2BR,2BA$2.76
1022 El Camino Dr, Unit C1022 El Camino Dr3BR,2BA$2.79
3018 Jeffrey Dr, Unit Apartment B3018 Jeffrey Dr2BR,1BA$3.09
Park Mesa VillasPlan C2BR,1BA$3.14
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.01
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.19
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Riviera-1 BR, 1 BA - Yard1BR,1BA$2.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Coast, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Santa Ana, California. 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 proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Coast Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Coast?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Coast is at Newport Village Apartments listed at $2,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment is $2,095 at Villa Marseilles Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Coast Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Coast is starting from $2,565 at South Coast Racquet Club.

What is the most affordable South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Siena and starts from $3,434.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.