
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (34 Rentals)
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Rafferty

Park on First

Broadstone Atlas

Broadstone Archive

Broadstone Arden

The Marke Apartment Community

Broadstone Edition

Rize Irvine
South Main, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Main?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Main Studio Apartments | $2,727 | $2,288 | $3,700 |
South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $2,200 | $4,511 |
South Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $3,114 | $5,901 |
South Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,029 | $4,449 | $5,729 |
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Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Las Fuentes priced from $2,200. Broadstone Atlas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,316. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Broadstone Atlas | The Aura | Studio,1BA | $2,316 |
Broadstone Arden | The Aspire | Studio,1BA | $2,364 |
Broadstone Archive | THE AFICIONADO | Studio,1BA | $2,560 |
Rize Irvine | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,569 |
The Marke Apartment Community | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,570 |
Broadstone Edition | 0.A | Studio,1BA | $2,720 |
Rafferty | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,751 |
The Row at Red Hill | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $3.51 price per square foot B1 Model at Rize Irvine in the in the South Main neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Las Fuentes starting at $2,200 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rize Irvine | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
The Marke Apartment Community | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
The Row at Red Hill | U1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
Broadstone Archive | THE AFICIONADO | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
Broadstone Edition | 0.A | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Broadstone Arden | The Aspire | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
Rafferty | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
Broadstone Atlas | The Aura | Studio ,1BA | $4.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Main, Santa Ana, CA
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Best Local Schools in South Main, Santa Ana, CA
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
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Best Local Schools in South Main, Santa Ana, CA
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Main?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Main is at Broadstone Atlas listed at $2,316.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $2,200 at Las Fuentes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Main Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Main is starting from $3,150 at The Marke Apartment Community.
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