Cheap Homes for Rent in Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1702 Brown St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1702 Brown St

Santa AnaCA92701
property at 707 N Baker St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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707 N Baker St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 3613 Ramona Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3613 Ramona Dr

Santa AnaCA92707
property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706

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property at 523 W Summerfield Cir

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

523 W Summerfield Cir

AnaheimCA92802

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 1811 W Sallie Ln

$1,995

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$1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1811 W Sallie Ln, Unit 7, Unit 7

1811 W Sallie Ln
AnaheimCA92804
property at 14591 allen St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14591 allen St

WestminsterCA92683

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property at 7322 Cerritos Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7322 Cerritos Ave, Unit 7322, Unit 7322

7322 Cerritos Ave
StantonCA90680
property at 2827 S Fairview St

$2,250

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$2,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2827 S Fairview St, Unit C, Unit C

2827 S Fairview St
Santa AnaCA92704

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Park Stanton Place Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,421
OceanaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,621
Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Village ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,700
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Crystal ViewStudio (A)Studio,1BA$1,754
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.11 price per square foot 7782 Newman Ave Model at 7782 Newman Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 18541 Demion Ln Model at 18541 Demion Ln, Unit C starting at $2,700 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Beach Boulevard 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7782 Newman Ave, Unit 17782 Newman Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.11
18541 Demion Ln, Unit C18541 Demion Ln2BR,2BA$1.80
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
Franciscan Garden3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.92
Latitude Ii2x1.5TH2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Terrace View West2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.95
7892 2nd St, Unit 1067892 2nd St2BR,2BA$2.40
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central OC West of I 5

What type of rentals are currently available in Central OC West of I 5?

There are currently 4806 Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $11,537. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC West of I 5 ranging from $950 to $9,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central OC West of I 5?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central OC West of I 5 ranges from $950 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,335.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central OC West of I 5?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central OC West of I 5 range from $1,995 to $11,537, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

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