
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (218 Rentals)


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Rafferty

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Nineteen01

888 on Main

Park on First

Excelsior Apartments

LAKE DIANNE

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Market Lofts DTSA

Village Meadows
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Casa De Porter Apartments

Metro East Senior Park 62+

Bush Terrace

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1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A, Unit A

1702 Brown St

1345 Cabrillo Park Dr

210 N Spurgeon St

George Wright House Apartments

The Spectrum

309 E 16th St
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424 E Pine St

833 N Lacy St

616 E Pine St

1428 French St

832 Garfield St

1021 S Standard Ave

1013 & 1017 Standard

514-518 N Eastwood Ave

Walnut Street Apartments

212 S Orange Ave
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620 E Pine St

719 E Walnut St

336 E Pine St

915-919 E Chestnut Ave

Century South Apartments

935 S Standard Ave

602-604 E 6th St

415 E Pine St

Minnie Street Apartments

604 N Eastwood Ave

412-416 Vance St

829 N Garfield St

607 E Walnut St

1013 S Minnie St

Live Work Lofts in Santa Ana, CA

1916 N Spurgeon St

1026 S Minnie St

1724 N Spurgeon St

214 S Lyon St

715 E Chestnut Ave
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 | $2,565 | $1,100 | $5,319 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,250 | $7,957 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,800 | $7,756 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,760 | $4,753 | $4,768 |
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There are currently 218 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 1,028 square feet priced from $3,109. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafferty | A16 | 1,028 Sq Ft | $3,109 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 974 Sq Ft | $2,663 |
| Park on First | A1M | 808 Sq Ft | $2,825 |
| 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 | $2,675 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 730 Sq Ft | $2,085 |
| Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 720 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| The Imperial Apartments | 1+1 AAA | 720 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 716 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 $2,828. 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 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,800 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | $1,825 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $1,900 |
| Warwick Square | A | $1,904 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | $2,050 |
| Bush Terrace | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C | $2,050 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,085 |
| Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Shared Garage-Upstairs | $2,100 |
| The Imperial Apartments | 1+1 AA | $2,100 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $2,828.
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 1,028 square feet unit starting from $3,109 at Rafferty.
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