Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1702 Brown St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1702 Brown St

Santa AnaCA92701
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $7,957
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park on First
$2,395 - $4,820
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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property at 408 E Civic Center Dr

$2,700

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$2,700
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E Civic Center Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

408 E Civic Center Dr
Santa AnaCA92701
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706

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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1413 N Spurgeon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1413 N Spurgeon St

1413 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Ponderosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park City View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
property at 450 E 4th St

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 E 4th St, Unit 437, Unit 437

450 E 4th St
Santa AnaCA92701

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City Center, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,100. Santiago Villas Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,085
Alders Apartment CompanyStudio - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.33 price per square foot 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House16584 Lorelei Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.33
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A1522 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$2.45
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.73
Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes in Santa Ana2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #52

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,250 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,800 at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments.

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