
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (217 Rentals)


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Rafferty

888 on Main

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Nineteen01

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Park on First

Excelsior Apartments

LAKE DIANNE

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Market Lofts DTSA

Casa De Porter Apartments
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Village Meadows

Metro East Senior Park 62+

Bush Terrace

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216 Cypress Ave

919 E Santa Ana Blvd

151 W 2nd St

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The Spectrum

Parc Square Apartments
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819 Cypress Ave

500 E 15th St

1325 N Bush St

1002-1004 N French St

1212 N Lacy St

1402-1410 N Sycamore St

803 Garfield St

818 N Minter St

903 N Garfield St

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712 E Pine St

921 N Lacy St

409 E Pine St

419 Vance St

611 Cypress Ave

1021 S Minnie St

1102 French St

408 E Civic Center Dr

1017 S Minnie St

949 E Santa Ana Blvd

1801-1805 1/2 Spurgeon

Oak Street Apartments

405 E 15th St

McClay Apartments

730-& 740 E 17th St

108 E Pine St

Elio

Bishop Manor

931 S Standard Ave

1308-1320 N Sycamore St
City Center, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $2,393 | $1,309 | $4,395 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,421 | $5,361 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $1,800 | $5,752 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,450 | $4,017 | $4,770 |
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There are currently 217 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Largest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the City Center area of Santa Ana, CA is found at Nineteen01 and is listed at 974 square feet priced from $2,470. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 974 Sq Ft | $2,470 |
| Tustin Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 768 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Market Lofts DTSA | 1 Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| LAKE DIANNE | 1x1 B | 739 Sq Ft | $2,552 |
| Park on First | A2 | 731 Sq Ft | $2,962 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 730 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage-Upstairs | 700 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| Village Meadows | Plan C | 694 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
Cheapest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit City Center of Santa Ana, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,421 at Metro East Senior Park 62+. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center is currently $2,791. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | $1,421 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,800 |
| Park City View | One Bedroom | $1,899 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $1,900 |
| Warwick Square | A | $1,904 |
| Casa De Porter Apartments | 1bd/1ba - unit type | $1,950 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | $1,950 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | $2,050 |
| Bush Terrace | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C | $2,050 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in City Center is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,421.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Center is $2,791.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in City Center is a 974 square feet unit starting from $2,470 at Nineteen01.
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