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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 1109 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Ana, CA that range in price from $1,309 to $4,395. Central OC West of I 5, South Coast Metro and Riverglen are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Ana with the most available Studio apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central OC West of I 5 | 140 | $2,446 | $1,309 |
| South Coast Metro | 53 | $2,620 | $1,309 |
| Riverglen | 46 | $2,228 | $1,758 |
| Casa De Santiago | 43 | $2,086 | $1,758 |
| Concord | 42 | $2,127 | $1,758 |
| Morrison Eldridge Park | 41 | $2,258 | $1,855 |
| Delhi | 39 | $2,794 | $1,309 |
| Fisher Park | 39 | $2,292 | $1,845 |
| Northwest | 39 | $2,167 | $1,855 |
| Lyon Street | 36 | $2,523 | $1,309 |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Ana, CA is found at The Vivere Lofts in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood and is 912 square feet priced from $2,760. Villa Siena Apartment Homes in the Westpark neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 876 square feet and currently listed start at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Ana:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vivere Lofts | Studio A | 912 Sq Ft | $2,760 |
| Villa Siena Apartment Homes | Plan B | 876 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
| The Row at Red Hill | S2 -PHII | 770 Sq Ft | $3,288 |
| Baker Block | Plan S1 Loft | 716 Sq Ft | $3,112 |
| Metropolis Apartments | Prism Studio | 685 Sq Ft | $2,865 |
| The Residences on Jamboree | E1B | 662 Sq Ft | $2,474 |
| Broadstone Archive | THE AFICIONADO | 642 Sq Ft | $2,773 |
| Rise | S.2.2 | 620 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
| Broadstone Arden | The Aspire | 594 Sq Ft | $2,718 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Spark | 556 Sq Ft | $2,691 |
As of March 08, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Ana, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,309 at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Ana Studio is the Studio Model at Garden Brook Senior Village starting at $1,374 in the Little Saigon neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Ana is currently $2,514. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Ana:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | $1,309 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | $1,374 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | $1,758 |
| 1021 N. Flower St. | Studio - 1021 N. Flower Street | $1,800 |
| City Plaza | Studio | $1,855 |
| Crystal View | Studio (A) | $1,884 |
| Las Casas Apartments | Studio | $1,895 |
| Fairhaven Village | Studio | $1,900 |
| The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | $1,999 |
| Horizon | Studio | $2,029 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Ana is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,309.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Ana is $2,514.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Ana is a 912 square feet unit starting from $2,760 at The Vivere Lofts.
The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Ana is currently 400 sq ft.
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