
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)
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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 | $2,623 | $1,875 | $3,700 |
Wilshire Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Wilshire Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,651 | $2,019 | $5,901 |
Wilshire Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,756 | $3,650 | $5,729 |
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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 Warwick Square priced from $1,706. 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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Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
888 on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,076 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,258. 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 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.22 |
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 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA
Ranked #43
Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Warwick Square which is listed at $1,706, while the average apartment in Wilshire Square costs $4,749.
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 11 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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