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Las Fuentes

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Fairview Green

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Bolsa Row Apartments

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The Paramount Platinum Triangle
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Ana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Studio Apartments | $2,542 | $1,374 | $4,325 |
| Santa Ana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Ana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $1,743 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Ana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Ana 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,025 | $3,055 | $4,995 |
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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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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Ana is Chestnut Place Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Santa Ana costs $2,942.
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 989 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 $464 which is $2,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Ana.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.