Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Historic District Santa Ana, CA from $900 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706
property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $7,887
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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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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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta 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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1214 W. Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W. Brook St

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

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta 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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Birch Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Manor

319 S Birch StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Downtown Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Downtown Apartments

1054 W Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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806 S Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

806 S Broadway

806 S BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701

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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 Studio unit found at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Historic District apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santiago Villas Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
710 W. Washington Ave.Studio - 710 W Washington AveStudio,1BA$1,900
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Washington Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D1BR,1BA$2,050
888 on MainA31BR,1BA$2,224
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,250
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Historic District, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Historic District area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2Bed, 2Ba Model at The Regent in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Downtown Historic District apartment is the 2BD x 1 BA Model at 850 N. Van Ness Ave. starting at $2,695 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Bristol 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.
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.17
Park City ViewTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.05
1014 Cypress Ave, Unit 1001014 Cypress Ave2BR,1BA$3.75
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C)2BR,1BA$3.20
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.33
Artists Village Apartments11D1BR,1BA$3.64
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.23
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.29
Washington Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #52

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Historic District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Historic District?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Historic District is Park Tower which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Downtown Historic District costs $3,701.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Historic District?

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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Historic District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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