Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (220 Rentals)
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

Santa Ana Birch Apartments

Ross Towers

1521-1527 N Parton St

The Regent

California Palms Apartments
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Park Tower

888 on Main

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Central OC West of I 5, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central OC West of I 5?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central OC West of I 5 Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $1,374 | $5,309 |
| Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,366 | $4,965 |
| Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $1,450 | $7,190 |
| Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,214 | $2,600 | $8,808 |
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There are currently 220 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central OC West of I 5 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central OC West of I 5 area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Senior priced from $1,024. Garden Brook Senior Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,374. Here are the most affordable Central OC West of I 5 apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Park Stanton Place Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,656 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Beachside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Huntington Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,777 |
| Balboa Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.16 price per square foot Townhome Model at Villa Pacific Townhomes in the in the McDonnell Center neighborhood starting from $2,805. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Magnolia Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Central OC West of I 5 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central OC West of I 5 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Pacific Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Arrowhead Apartments | 2+1 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 10442 Lampson Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Casa de Mesa Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Sunrise Palms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Del Amo Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Almont Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central OC West of I 5 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central OC West of I 5?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central OC West of I 5 is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central OC West of I 5?
The cheapest apartment in Central OC West of I 5 is The Grove Senior which is listed at $1,024, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central OC West of I 5?
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 166 regular apartments in Central OC West of I 5 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5?
Cheap apartments in Central OC West of I 5 have an average cost of $313 which is $3,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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