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Metro East Senior Park 62+
2222 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)
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$1,691 - $2,2831 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Garden Court Apartments
300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
First Point Apartments Building 1 & 2
2112-2116 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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 | $2,563 | $1,587 | $3,954 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,557 | $4,737 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $2,009 | $5,714 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,716 | $4,383 | $4,866 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Garden Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,691. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
| Garden Court Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA
As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,565. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen01 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| LAKE DIANNE | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Village Meadows | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Garden Court Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in City Center costs $4,763.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in City Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in City Center?
Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $1,846 which is $2,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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