
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)
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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 | $2,612 | $1,825 | $3,299 |
Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $2,019 | $5,901 |
Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $3,200 | $5,055 |
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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 Warwick Square priced from $1,706. City Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. 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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Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
888 on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,076 |
Fairhaven | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,084 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
Orange Grove | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,152 |
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2021 Greenleaf St Model at 2021 Greenleaf St in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2bd/2ba - unit type Model at About Ross Tower Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Bristol 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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2021 Greenleaf St | 2021 Greenleaf St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
About Ross Tower Apartments | 2bd/2ba - unit type | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C) | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Orange Grove | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Fairhaven | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
The Arbors Santa Ana | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Square, Santa Ana, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is Warwick Square which is listed at $1,706, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $3,995.
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 12 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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