Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (347 Rentals)

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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $9,668
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Nineteen01
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$2,747 - $5,295
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Nineteen01

1901 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park on First
$2,310 - $5,993
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Ponderosa
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$2,045
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$2,045
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The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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property at 1721 Normandy Pl

$2,650

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1721 Normandy Pl, Unit C

1721 Normandy Pl
Santa AnaCA92705
property at 450 E 4th St

$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 E 4th St, Unit 334

450 E 4th St
Santa AnaCA92701

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property at 16578 Montego Way

$3,500

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16578 Montego Way

TustinCA92780
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The Spectrum
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The Spectrum

450 E 4th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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501 N Grand Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

501 N Grand Ave

501 N Grand AveSanta Ana, CA 92701

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606 N Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

606 N Grand Ave

606 N Grand AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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612 N Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 N Grand Ave

612 N Grand AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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604 N Eastwood Ave
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604 N Eastwood Ave

604 N Eastwood AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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McClay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McClay Apartments

121 N McClay StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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115 N Mc Clay St
Studio Apartments

115 N Mc Clay St

115 N Mc Clay StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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206 S Lyon St
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206 S Lyon St

206 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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214 S Lyon St
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214 S Lyon St

214 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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220 S Lyon St
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220 S Lyon St

220 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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719 E Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

719 E Walnut St

719 E Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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City Center, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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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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City Center, Santa Ana, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Center area of Santa Ana, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 347 available City Center apartments priced from $1,709 to $9,668, with an average monthly rent of $3,298.

How much are Studio apartments in City Center?

There are currently 140 Studio Apartments in City Center with rent ranges from $1,709 to $4,176 with an average price of $2,349.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Center ranges from $1,821 to $9,668 with an average monthly rent of $3,085.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in City Center range from $2,168 to $9,114. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,931.

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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.