Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
Senior Living
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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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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta 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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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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Park City View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,895
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
888 on MainL9Studio,1BA$1,974
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,050
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $4,145. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2x2 Model at LAKE DIANNE starting at $2,835 with a $2.77 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.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.75
LAKE DIANNE2x22BR,2BA$2.77
105 Monterey Pines Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.72
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
RaffertyA21BR,1BA$3.42
Tustin Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.26
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.14
Village MeadowsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.10
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,587.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,557 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 $2,009 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nineteen01 and starts from $4,145.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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