
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (36 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Wilshire Square area of Santa Ana.


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Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilshire Square Studio Apartments | $2,604 | $1,875 | $3,700 |
Wilshire Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Wilshire Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $2,019 | $5,901 |
Wilshire Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,887 | $4,521 | $5,716 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Wilshire Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,900. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
888 on Main | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,167 |
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A | 1522 N Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Carport-Downstairs & Big Backyard | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
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Getting Around the Wilshire Square Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Square is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Square?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Square is BROADWAY PLAZA which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Wilshire Square costs $4,696.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire 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 8 regular apartments in Wilshire Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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