Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garden Grove Neighborhood of Garden Grove, CA from $1,100 (16 Rentals)

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11742 Stuart Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11742 Stuart Dr

11742 Stuart DrGarden Grove, CA 92843
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

10242 Stanford AveGarden Grove, CA 92840
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Hillcrest Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Manor

9572 Alwood AveGarden Grove, CA 92841
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12072 Cole St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12072 Cole St

12072 Cole StGarden Grove, CA 92841
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Maureen II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maureen II

9582-9602 Maureen DrGarden Grove, CA 92841
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The Grove Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove Senior

12721 Garden Grove BlvdGarden Grove, CA 92843
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Malabar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malabar Apartments

9741-9781 Bixby AveGarden Grove, CA 92841
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Daisy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Daisy Apartments

12671 Main StGarden Grove, CA 92840
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Cobblestone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

14051-14061 Hope StGarden Grove, CA 92843
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Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Garden Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Garden Grove area of Garden Grove, CA is a Studio unit found at Garden Brook Senior Village priced from $1,374. The Grove Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Garden Grove apartments for rent in Garden Grove, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
The Grove Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Orchard Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,835
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Garden Grove, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Garden Grove area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - 1128 Sqft Model at Orangewood Garden Apartments in the in the Disneyland Resort neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Garden Grove apartment is the 21HTH Model at Pacific Palms Apartment Homes starting at $2,875 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Disneyland Resort neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Garden Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orangewood Garden Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath - 1128 Sqft3BR,2BA$2.84
Pacific Palms Apartment Homes21HTH2BR,1.5BA$2.72
2131 1/2 S Broden St2131 1/2 S Broden St2BR,2BA$2.89
10442 Lampson Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Rancho MontereyB-D2BR,1BA$2.80
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Park Grove1BD, 1BTH D1BR,1BA$2.62
Casa De Portola Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Orchard Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
The Grove Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.77

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, and the greater Garden Grove area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Garden Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Garden Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Garden Grove is under $2,097.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Garden Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Garden Grove is The Grove Senior which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Garden Grove costs $3,246.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Garden Grove?

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Garden Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!