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Central City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,524 | $2,500 | $5,500 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,275 | $1,000 | $3,550 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,250 | $3,500 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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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 San Tropez priced from $1,850. Santa Ana Birch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Tropez | The Biscay | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $2.14 price per square foot 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2x1 Downstairs Model at Garden View Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave | 213 W Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Garden View Apartments | 2x1 Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Fairview Green | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| San Tropez | The Biscay | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Artists Village Apartments | 11C | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Vintage Woods Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Washington Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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There are currently 976 Apartments for Rent in Central City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $5,717. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $1,000 to $5,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $1,000 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,245.
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