Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701

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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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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Warwick Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706

Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilshire Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Park City View priced from $1,950. Excelsior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath- Special1BR,1BA$2,000
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
888 on MainS11BR,1BA$2,167
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11B1BR,1BA$2,195
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.33 price per square foot 615 E Chestnut Ave Model at 615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A615 E Chestnut Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.33
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard2BR,2BA$2.75
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C)2BR,1BA$3.07
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.11
215 W Washington Ave, Unit 215215 W Washington Ave1BR,1BA$3.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Square?

The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Square is Excelsior Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Wilshire Square costs $4,822.

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 13 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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