Cheap Homes for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $2,700 (4 Rentals)

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property at 521 S Lyon St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 S Lyon St, Unit Saddleback Villas 35

521 S Lyon St
Santa AnaCA92701

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property at 16531 Alliance Ave

$2,895

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$2,895

Total Monthly Price
$2,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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16531 Alliance Ave, Unit H

16531 Alliance Ave
TustinCA92780
property at 15641 Tustin Village Way

$2,895

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$2,895

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$2,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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15641 Tustin Village Way, Unit 1

15641 Tustin Village Way
TustinCA92780

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City Center, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $3,455 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the Santa Ana 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Nineteen012 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.18
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
The Ponderosa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.99
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 LP1BR,1BA$3.06
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.14
Village MeadowsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.10
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in City Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,309. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $2,750 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $2,750 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $4,486.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.