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1309 N Linwood Ave
1309 N Linwood AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Minnie Apartments
1414-1422 S Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Borchard Apartments
1202-1210 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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California Palms Apartments
901 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Santa Ana Birch Apartments
422 S Birch StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes
2201 S Pacific AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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New Hope Property
330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Emerald Terrace Apartments 2
1001 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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317 S Flower St
317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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City Gardens Apartments
2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Sonata Apartments
1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Wilshire Apartments
1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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514 E Wellington Ave
514 E Wellington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Walnut Street Apartments
1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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549 N Tustin Ave
549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Tradewinds Apartments
1609 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Highland Apartments
1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Palms at South Coast
1331 W Central AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Saddleback Lodge
1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Santiago Villas Senior Apartments
939 E 17th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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George Wright House Apartments
831 N Minter StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Waterstone Park
2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Studio One Apartments
315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Townhome Apartments
510 E Chestnut AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Monterey Garden Apartments
1750-1770 Sherry LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Elk Lane Apartments
400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Newhope Village
315 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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First Point Apartments Building 1 & 2
2112-2116 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Garden Court Apartments
300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1409 W. Lingan Lane
1409 W Lingan LnSanta Ana, CA 92704
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BROADWAY PLAZA
1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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1214 W. Brook St
1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park Tower
215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1413 N Spurgeon St
1413 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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411 N Eastwood Ave
411 N Eastwood AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Ana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Santa Ana Studio Apartments | $2,546 | $1,100 | $4,176 |
| Cheap Santa Ana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,250 | $7,841 |
| Cheap Santa Ana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $1,743 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Ana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Santa Ana 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $2,762 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Ana, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/06/2026Current apartment rentals in the Santa Ana, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $11,537 with an overall median price of $3,969. The three Santa Ana neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cornerstone Village at $1,800, Heninger Park at $1,860, and Willard at $1,832. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Ana Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Village | $1,800 | $1,800 | 2 |
| Heninger Park | $1,930 | $1,860 | 2 |
| Willard | $2,695 | $1,832 | 12 |
| Artesia Pilar | $2,770 | $2,410 | 11 |
| Tustin Foothills | $2,941 | $2,120 | 11 |
| North Harbor | $3,123 | $1,855 | 39 |
| South Harbor | $3,385 | $1,700 | 10 |
| Bristol | $3,481 | $1,860 | 55 |
| Central City | $3,481 | $1,800 | 80 |
| Edna Park | $3,481 | $1,500 | 113 |
Cheapest Available Santa Ana Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,100. Garden Brook Senior Village in the Little Saigon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,374. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Parc Derian | Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
| Mardi Gras Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Cliff Manor Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Santa Ana apartment is the Townhome Model at Waterstone Garden starting at $3,454 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 W Kelly Ave | 428 W Kelly Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Waterstone Garden | Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| First Street | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Parc Derian | Waitlist | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 14101 Browning | 2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Arroyo Casa | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| La Veta Vista | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| TUSTIN LANAI APARTMENTS | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 13152 Westlake St | 13152 Westlake St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ana Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Ana?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Ana is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Ana is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Santa Ana costs $3,969.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Ana?
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 476 regular apartments in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Cheap apartments in Santa Ana have an average cost of $413 which is $3,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Ana.
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