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Metro East Senior Park 62+
2222 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (217 Rentals)
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Santa Ana Birch Apartments
422 S Birch StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Garden Court Apartments
300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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California Palms Apartments
901 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704
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The Regent
1111 Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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610 Garfield StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Terrace
2015 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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The Imperial Apartments
1722 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC
1602 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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888 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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First Point Apartments Building 1 & 2
2112-2116 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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 |
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| Central OC West of I 5 Studio Apartments | $2,557 | $1,374 | $6,493 |
| Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $990 | $7,273 |
| Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $1,536 | $7,951 |
| Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,631 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Central OC West of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $2,795 | $4,690 |
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There are currently 217 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 Orion priced from $866. 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 |
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| The Orion | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Crystal View | Studio (B) | Studio,1BA | $1,481 |
| Park Stanton Place Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
| 7921 Palin Cir | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Orchid Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
| 55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,687 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Model at R & B Acacia Apartments in the in the Uptown Garden Grove neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 616 South Fashion Park Street Model at 616 South Fashion Park Street, Unit A starting at $3,300 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Old Towne 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. |
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| R & B Acacia Apartments | 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 616 South Fashion Park Street, Unit A | 616 South Fashion Park Street | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 5092 Pearce Dr, Unit 4 | 5092 Pearce Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Arroyo Casa | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Park Royal Apartments | 2BR 1 Bathroom Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Casa de Mesa Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Sunrise Palms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Almont Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Orion | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,687.
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 Orion which is listed at $866, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $4,180.
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 137 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 $530 which is $3,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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