Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Historic District Santa Ana, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress 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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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Historic District area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. Horizon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,832. Here are the most affordable Downtown Historic District apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$1,832
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio Style AStudio,1BA$1,950
888 on MainL9Studio,1BA$1,974

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Historic District, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Historic District area is the $3.07 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,629. The second greatest value Downtown Historic District apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Market Lofts DTSA starting at $2,850 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$3.07
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
The Aspens FairhavenAspen1BR,1BA$3.27
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Artists Village Apartments11D1BR,1BA$3.58
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08
Vita Apartment HomesS1Studio ,1BA$3.91
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$2.93
Park City ViewStudioStudio ,1BA$4.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Historic District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Historic District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Historic District is at Park City View listed at $1,950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Historic District Apartment is $1,650 at BROADWAY PLAZA.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Historic District is starting from $2,750 at Horizon.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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