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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Studio Apartments | $2,526 | $1,588 | $3,785 |
Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Santa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $2,014 | $5,901 |
Santa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $3,200 | $5,380 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Nineteen01 in the Lemon Heights neighborhood priced from $1,366. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,588. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nineteen01 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,366 |
Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa 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 Santa apartment is the 2BD x 1 BA Model at 850 N. Van Ness Ave. starting at $2,695 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa 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 |
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 | $2.88 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,588.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment is $1,691 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa is starting from $2,014 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.
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