Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (136 Rentals)
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

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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 | $2,516 | $1,587 | $6,489 |
Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Central OC West of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,970 | $4,295 | $5,400 |
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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 Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. 7921 Palin Cir has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
7921 Palin Cir | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Park Stanton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,598 |
Bell Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
Almont Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Beachside Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Park Plaza Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the Uptown Garden Grove neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the Studio B Model at The Vivere Lofts starting at $2,830 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle 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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Magnolia Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
The Vivere Lofts | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Up | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
La Casitas Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (Large) | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
7042 Fenway Dr. | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Park Royal Apartments | 2BR 1 Bathroom Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Casa de Mesa Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Almont Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Villa Barcelona | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,780.
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 $1,557, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $5,200.
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 83 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 $307 which is $4,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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