
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (172 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central OC West of I 5 area of Santa Ana.


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Santa Ana Birch Apartments

Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes

California Palms Apartments

New Hope Property

Emerald Terrace Apartments 2

317 S Flower St

La Placita Cinco

Santa Ana Arts Collective
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City Gardens Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

First Street

1401 W. Walnut St.

511 E Washington Ave

Parc Square Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

Durant Court

Walnut Street Apartments
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549 N Tustin Ave

Tradewinds Apartments

Highland Apartments

Cypress Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

The Palms at South Coast

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

George Wright House Apartments

Waterstone Park

Bush Court Apartments
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Studio One Apartments

Park Townhome Apartments

The Monterey Garden Apartments

1905 N Bush St

Elk Lane Apartments

Newhope Village

First Point Apartments Building 1 & 2

Garden Court Apartments

1409 W. Lingan Lane

1214 W. Brook St
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Park Tower

The Courtyard

Villa Portofino

1413 N Spurgeon St

Borchard Apartments

Minnie Apartments

411 N Eastwood Ave

The Village Apartments

Heninger Village Apartments

Park Town Apartments
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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 | $2,534 | $1,100 | $5,372 |
| Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,250 | $9,309 |
| Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,527 | $1,536 | $9,013 |
| Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,457 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Central OC West of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $2,762 | $4,495 |
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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 Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,100. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Crystal View Apartments | Studio (A/B) | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Parc Derian | Veterans Only Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| Park Stanton Place Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,568 |
| Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Cliff Manor Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Beachside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Moonshadow Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Huntington Beach 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Street | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Moonshadow Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Huntington Lakes Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| 12511 Orrway Dr, Unit Orrway #4 | 12511 Orrway Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 13392-13400 Magnolia Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Terrace View West | 2BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Arroyo Casa | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| 7891 Stark Dr. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Casa de Mesa Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Almont Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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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 $1,758.
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 Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $5,950.
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 71 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 $274 which is $5,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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