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Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,528 | $1,875 | $3,785 |
Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $2,019 | $5,901 |
Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $3,095 | $5,330 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. City Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Bush Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
106 Villa Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.68 price per square foot Remodeled 2x2 Model at La Veta Grand in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 1522 N Sycamore St Model at 1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A starting at $2,450 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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La Veta Grand | Remodeled 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A | 1522 N Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Arroyo Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Bush Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
106 Villa Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Square, Santa Ana, CA
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Getting Around the Washington Square Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Washington Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is BROADWAY PLAZA which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $3,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square?
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 7 regular apartments in Washington Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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