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831 N Parton St, Unit A
831 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Ross Towers
1602 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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422 S Birch StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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2201 S Pacific AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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512 N Porter StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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610 Garfield StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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901 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704
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1512 W 5th St, Unit 1512
1512 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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888 on Main
888 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Flower Terrace
1401 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Bush Terrace
2015 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes
2701 W McFadden AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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811 S Fairview StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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16350 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Fairview Green
2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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3200 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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401-403 S Garnsey St, Unit 401
401-403 S Garnsey StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Arte West
3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Rafferty
401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
1506 W Anahurst Pl
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Artists Village Apartments
300 W 2nd StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1111 Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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River House Apartments
2111 W 17th StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Archways Santa Ana
2530 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92706
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850 N. Van Ness Ave.
850 Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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850 N Van Ness Ave, Unit 4
850 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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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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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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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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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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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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510 E Chestnut AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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1214 W. Brook St
1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Central City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central City Studio Apartments | $2,438 | $1,475 | $4,176 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,725 | $9,683 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $2,300 | $9,381 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $2,492 | $3,495 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,044 |
| Birchwood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 1604-1608 Parton Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2x1 Upstairs Model at Garden View Apartments in the in the Little Saigon neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the Plan 6 Model at Harbor Pointe Apartments starting at $2,575 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Central City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Garden View Apartments | 2x1 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| The Regent | 2Bed, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Pacific Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath D Location | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Birchwood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Fairview Green | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Central City, Santa Ana, CA
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (457)
4 out of 10
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Santa Ana Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (886)
3 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City is under $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Central City costs $3,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City?
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 3 regular apartments in Central City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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