
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garden Grove Neighborhood of Garden Grove, CA from $1,100 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Garden Grove area of Garden Grove.


Garden Brook Senior Village

Orchard Grove Apartments

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9709 Bixby Ave

10442 Lampson Avenue

12601 Shelley Dr, Unit 6

Cliff Manor Apartments

9371 Cellini Ave, Unit 7

12571 Shelley Dr, Unit 2

Robin Meadows of Garden Grove
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12905-12921 Palm St

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Harbor Grove Apartments

Rancho Monterey

Pine Lake Terrace

Garden View Apartments

Park Grove

12732 Madrid Ct, Unit 12732, Unit 12732

Moss Creek

11742 Stuart Dr

Shelley Apartments
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Windsor Apartments

Sungrove Senior Apartment Homes

Hillcrest Manor

12072 Cole St

Maureen II

Malabar Apartments

Daisy Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

Woodbury Patio Homes

12881 Galway St.
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Cypress VIllage

Maurya Apartments

Califorian Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

10772 Palma Vista Avenue

Casa De Portola Apartments

12605 Kensington Ln

Chanteclair Apartments

10862, 10781 Palma Vist...

Acacian Apartments
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Mistyvale Apartments

Vista Del Sol Apartments

11016 Paloma Ave

Brittany Apartments

Krisden Apartments

La Madera Apartments

Quiet Cove Apartments

Casa Madrid Apartments

10802 Palma Vista Ave

Aberdeen Bay Apartments
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Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Garden Grove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Garden Grove Studio Apartments | $1,813 | $1,374 | $2,257 |
| Downtown Garden Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Garden Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,743 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Garden Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $2,900 | $3,750 |
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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. Caribbean Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,758. Here are the most affordable Downtown Garden Grove apartments for rent in Garden Grove, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
| Cliff Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 10442 Lampson Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Casa De Portola Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 10862, 10781 Palma Vist... | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 12905-12921 Palm St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| La Madera Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Palms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Garden Grove, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Garden Grove area is the $2.73 price per square foot 21S Model at Pacific Palms Apartment Homes in the in the Disneyland Resort neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Downtown Garden Grove apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Garden Bay Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Little Saigon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Garden Grove apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Palms Apartment Homes | 21S | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Garden Bay Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Garden Villas | 2BR/2BA with garage | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Orangewood Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 971 Sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Chapman Village West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath | 2BR,1.25BA | $2.80 |
| Park Grove | 1BD, 1BTH I | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 10442 Lampson Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Sunrise Palms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Garden View Apartments | 1x1 Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| La Madera Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Garden Grove?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Garden Grove is Garden Brook Senior Village which is listed at $1,516, while the average apartment in Downtown Garden Grove costs $3,268.
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 3 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

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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