
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $800 (226 Rentals)
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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 | $2,521 | $1,374 | $4,964 |
Central OC West of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,823 | $1,366 | $5,320 |
Central OC West of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $1,413 | $7,190 |
Central OC West of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,292 | $2,600 | $8,808 |
Central OC West of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $2,795 | $3,000 |
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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 Garden Brook Senior Village priced from $1,374. The Grove Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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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Garden Brook Senior Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Park Stanton Place Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,516 |
Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Bell Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
Park Plaza Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
Almont Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA
As of October 15, 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. |
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Villa Pacific Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
Magnolia Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
Arrowhead Apartments | 2+2 Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Huntington Lakes Apartments | Plan 4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
City Villas | Bungalow - 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
Park Royal Apartments | 2BR 1 Bathroom Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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 |
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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 $1,795.
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 $1,500, while the average apartment in Central OC West of I 5 costs $4,112.
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 $214 which is $3,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC West of I 5.
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