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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Studio Apartments | $2,514 | $1,309 | $4,395 |
Santa Ana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,100 | $5,361 |
| Santa Ana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $1,743 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Ana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,358 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 7947 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Ana, CA that range in price from $1,100 to $5,361. Central OC West of I 5, South Coast Metro and Delhi are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Ana with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central OC West of I 5 | 926 | $2,861 | $1,100 |
| South Coast Metro | 623 | $2,958 | $1,150 |
| Delhi | 480 | $2,994 | $1,421 |
| Lyon Street | 428 | $3,008 | $1,421 |
| Wilshire Square | 421 | $3,016 | $1,850 |
| Madison Park | 416 | $3,024 | $1,421 |
| South Main | 345 | $3,083 | $2,833 |
| Riverglen | 147 | $2,675 | $1,100 |
| Casa De Santiago | 143 | $2,677 | $1,100 |
| Fisher Park | 141 | $2,757 | $1,100 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Ana, CA is found at Rise in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood and is 1,676 square feet priced from $3,609. The Row at Red Hill in the South Main neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 995 square feet and currently listed start at $3,723. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Ana:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise | A.9-L.1/L.2 | 1,676 Sq Ft | $3,609 |
| The Row at Red Hill | A10 | 995 Sq Ft | $3,723 |
| Stadium House Apartments | 12ES | 991 Sq Ft | $2,925 |
| Wimbledon Glen | The Burton | 985 Sq Ft | $2,815 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Endurance | 983 Sq Ft | $3,736 |
| Renaissance at Uptown Orange | Plan 1L | 976 Sq Ft | $2,677 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 974 Sq Ft | $2,570 |
| Gateway Apartment Homes | Plan 12 | 966 Sq Ft | $2,980 |
| Metropolis Apartments | Edge w Loft | 963 Sq Ft | $3,799 |
| Elements Apartments* | Elements_Metal-1B | 811 Sq Ft | $3,068 |
As of March 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Ana, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,375 at Cliff Manor Apartments in the Little Saigon neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Ana 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Metro East Senior Park 62+ starting at $1,421 in the City Center neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Ana is currently $2,913. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Ana:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,375 |
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | $1,421 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | One Bedroom | $1,516 |
| 1214 W. Brook St | 1 Bed 1 Bath (Unit E) | $1,750 |
| Mardi Gras Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,795 |
| Newhope Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | $1,795 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,800 |
| San Tropez | The Biscay | $1,850 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | $1,863 |
| Villa Barcelona | 1x1 | $1,895 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Ana is at Cliff Manor Apartments listed at $1,375.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Ana is $2,913.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Ana is a 1,676 square feet unit starting from $3,609 at Rise.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Ana is currently 728 sq ft.
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