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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Historic District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Historic District Studio Apartments | $2,407 | $1,875 | $4,206 |
Downtown Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,691 | $4,511 |
Downtown Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $2,019 | $6,017 |
Downtown Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $4,260 | $5,365 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
888 on Main | L9 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.07 |
Market Lofts DTSA | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
The Aspens Fairhaven | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Artists Village Apartments | 11D | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Vita Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
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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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