
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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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 | $2,624 | $1,588 | $3,299 |
Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,650 | $4,511 |
Santa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $2,014 | $5,901 |
Santa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,125 | $3,176 | $4,965 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,588. BROADWAY PLAZA in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. 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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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.89 price per square foot 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $2,576. The second greatest value Santa 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 Santa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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 |
133 Santa Clara Apartments | 2010 # S016 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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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+.
What is the most affordable Santa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nineteen01 and starts from $4,097.
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