
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (215 Rentals)


888 on Main

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Nineteen01

Las Fuentes

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Park on First

LAKE DIANNE

Excelsior Apartments

Casa De Porter Apartments

Village Meadows

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The Ponderosa
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

Bush Terrace

321 S Orange Ave, Unit C

George Wright House Apartments

The Spectrum

309 E 16th St

424 E Pine St

620 E Pine St

719 E Walnut St

336 E Pine St
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915-919 E Chestnut Ave

1428 French St

832 Garfield St

1021 S Standard Ave

1013 & 1017 Standard

833 N Lacy St

514-518 N Eastwood Ave

Walnut Street Apartments

935 S Standard Ave

602-604 E 6th St
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415 E Pine St

Minnie Street Apartments

604 N Eastwood Ave

412-416 Vance St

616 E Pine St

Century South Apartments

214 S Lyon St

715 E Chestnut Ave

Century South Apartments

1013 S Minnie St
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1916 N Spurgeon St

1026 S Minnie St

607 E Walnut St

1724 N Spurgeon St

829 N Garfield St

724 N Lacy St

335 E Chestnut Ave

332-334 E Pine St

901 N Lacy
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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 | $2,366 | $1,100 | $4,176 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $1,250 | $9,309 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,896 | $2,009 | $8,848 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,621 | $4,440 | $4,765 |
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There are currently 215 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 Rafferty and is listed at 1,036 square feet priced from $2,952. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafferty | A17 | 1,036 Sq Ft | $2,952 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 890 Sq Ft | $2,538 |
| LAKE DIANNE | 1x1 B | 739 Sq Ft | $2,380 |
| Park on First | A2 | 731 Sq Ft | $2,690 |
| Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 720 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| The Imperial Apartments | 1+1 AAA | 720 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 716 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| The Ponderosa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $2,045 |
| Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage-Upstairs | 700 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| 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 $1,250 at Metro East Senior Park 62+. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center is currently $3,089. 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 | $1,250 |
| Warwick Square | A | $1,904 |
| The Ponderosa | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $2,045 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | $2,050 |
| Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs | $2,100 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | $2,150 |
| Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | $2,150 |
| 888 on Main | A1 | $2,163 |
| The Imperial Apartments | 1+1 AAA | $2,350 |
| LAKE DIANNE | 1x1 B | $2,380 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $3,089.
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 1,036 square feet unit starting from $2,952 at Rafferty.
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