Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bristol Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)
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Bristol, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bristol?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bristol Studio Apartments | $2,406 | $1,775 | $4,169 |
Bristol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,985 | $4,737 |
Bristol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $2,400 | $5,717 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bristol Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bristol area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Regent priced from $2,000. 888 on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,127. Here are the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
888 on Main | S5 | Studio,1BA | $2,127 |
Villa Del Sol Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $3.43 price per square foot A4 Model at Rafferty in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $2,742. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the A3 Model at Avel Apartment Homes starting at $3,050 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rafferty | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Avel Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
The Aspens Fairhaven | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
River House Apartments | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Artists Village Apartments | 11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Villa Del Sol Apartments | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
Paloma | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
Arte West | S1.1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
888 on Main | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bristol?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bristol is under $2,497.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bristol?
The cheapest apartment in Bristol is The Regent which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Bristol costs $3,459.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bristol?
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 9 regular apartments in Bristol that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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