Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central OC West of I 5 Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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property at 1001 W Stevens Ave

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707

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property at 10781 Keenan Pl

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

10781 Keenan Pl

StantonCA90680
property at 13942 Deodar St

$2,000

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$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705

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property at 6600 Warner Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6600 Warner Ave, Unit 215

6600 Warner Ave
Huntington BeachCA92647

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property at 18252 Parkview Ln

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18252 Parkview Ln, Unit 205

18252 Parkview Ln
Huntington BeachCA92648

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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707
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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 Garden Brook Senior Village priced from $1,374. Plaza Peacock has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Central OC West of I 5 apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Plaza PeacockEfficiency No Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,495
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Westminster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Parc DerianVeterans Only Waitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
Park Stanton Place Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,568
Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,709
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Beachside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750

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

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central OC West of I 5 area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central OC West of I 5 apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at First Street starting at $2,746 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the City Center 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.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
Terrace View West2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.95
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
7891 Stark Dr.1x11BR,1BA$2.24
Garden Bay Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.38
Casa de Mesa Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.40
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Westminster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 4839 Apartments for Rent in Central OC West of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,007 to $11,537. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC West of I 5 ranging from $1,195 to $8,800.

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 $1,195 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,624.

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 $1,370 to $11,537, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,055.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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