Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (996 Rentals)

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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $9,668
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Arte West
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$2,370 - $2,608
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Fairview Green
$2,270 - $3,088
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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$2,400
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707
property at 600 W 3rd St

$2,450

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$2,450
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 W 3rd St, Unit A312

600 W 3rd St
Santa AnaCA92701

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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property at 700 W 3rd St

$2,400 - $2,900

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700 W 3rd St

Santa AnaCA92701
property at 450 E 4th St

$2,650

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$2,650
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 E 4th St, Unit 334

450 E 4th St
Santa AnaCA92701
property at 2234 W Flora St

$5,500

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$5,500
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2234 W Flora St

Santa AnaCA92704

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property at 710 W Tribella Ct

$4,600

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$4,600
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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710 W Tribella Ct

Santa AnaCA92703
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The Galleria
$2,501 - $3,296
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The Galleria

16425 Harbor BlvdFountain Valley, CA 92708
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property at 11820 Gloxinia Ave

$4,550

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$4,550
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11820 Gloxinia Ave

Fountain ValleyCA92708
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1101 N. Flower St.
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1101 N. Flower St.

1101 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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The Spectrum
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Spectrum

450 E 4th StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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Central City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central City, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central City area of Santa Ana, CA?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 996 available Central City apartments priced from $1,495 to $9,668, with an average monthly rent of $3,074.

How much are Studio apartments in Central City?

There are currently 433 Studio Apartments in Central City with rent ranges from $1,495 to $4,176 with an average price of $2,245.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central City ranges from $1,850 to $9,668 with an average monthly rent of $2,918.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central City range from $2,100 to $9,114. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,232.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.