
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Anaheim, CA from $500 (121 Rentals)
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Anaheim, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anaheim?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Anaheim Studio Apartments | $2,366 | $1,330 | $6,606 |
Cheap Anaheim 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,000 | $8,145 |
Cheap Anaheim 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $1,733 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Anaheim 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,911 | $2,006 | $8,250 |
Cheap Anaheim 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,956 | $2,795 | $8,500 |
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Anaheim, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Anaheim, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Anaheim, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $10,454 with an overall median price of $4,784. The three Anaheim neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Anaheim at $1,100, West Anaheim at $1,450, and Southaven at Magnolia Lane at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Anaheim Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Anaheim | $2,595 | $1,100 | 16 |
West Anaheim | $2,850 | $1,450 | 55 |
Southaven at Magnolia Lane | $2,900 | $1,450 | 44 |
North Central Anaheim | $3,350 | $1,595 | 49 |
Northeast Anaheim | $3,552 | $1,100 | 103 |
The Canyon | $3,705 | $1,800 | 70 |
Anaheim Resort | $3,995 | $1,681 | 25 |
Disneyland Resort | $3,995 | $1,800 | 16 |
Southwest Anaheim | $3,995 | $1,400 | 239 |
Convention Center | $4,195 | $1,228 | 157 |
Cheapest Available Anaheim Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Anaheim, CA is a Studio unit found at Victoria Townhouse in the West Anaheim neighborhood priced from $1,450. Carlyle Courtyard in the West Anaheim neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Anaheim apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Victoria Townhouse | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Carlyle Courtyard | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Fullerton Court Apartments | Studio - Small | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Parkside La Palma Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Lexington Courtyard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Park Stanton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Ventana | 1AX | 1BR,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anaheim, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Anaheim area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the Central OC West of I 5 neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Anaheim apartment is the 2162 W Brownwood Ave Model at 2162 W Brownwood Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,390 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the West Anaheim neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anaheim apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
2162 W Brownwood Ave, Unit 3 | 2162 W Brownwood Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
Beachside Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Milestone Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Orange Tree Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Idylwood Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
La Casitas Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (Large) | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Broadway Royale Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Bel Air Manor Apartments | Townhouse Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Almont Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Anaheim Overview
Named the largest city in Orange County, Anaheim, is filled with attractions, festivities and a beautiful undulating landscape. It boasts dog friendly parks, and paved hiking, biking and jogging trails. It is located 25 miles south of Los Angeles and is home to Disneyland and a baseball team. With a wide variety of options for Anaheim apartments available to call home, this city is a great place to live!
Why live in Anaheim, CA?
Anaheim is a small bustling town full of entertainment options, for both the family and the young adult. The culture is rich in diversity and has great schools. The housing and rental market has stabilized in the last few years and there are multiple affordable apartment homes to choose from. The sports fan can enjoy the baseball team, The Los Angeles Angels, and the Los Angeles Rams nearby. Healthy food options and an active lifestyle create the foundation of fun living in Anaheim.
Anaheim, CAPopulation: 352,005
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Getting Around Anaheim, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anaheim Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Anaheim?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anaheim is under $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anaheim?
The cheapest apartment in Anaheim is Fullerton Court Apartments which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Anaheim costs $4,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anaheim?
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 210 regular apartments in Anaheim that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Anaheim?
Cheap apartments in Anaheim have an average cost of $714 which is $4,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anaheim.
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