Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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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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Warwick Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park City View
Studio Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701

Santa, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
BROADWAY PLAZA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D)1BR,1BA$1,900
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.89
About Ross Tower Apartments2bd/2ba - unit type2BR,2BA$3.18
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.17
133 Santa Clara Apartments2010 # S0161BR,1BA$2.71
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
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.99
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.11

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2.5
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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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