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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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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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 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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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta 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 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,795. The Regent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Historic District apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,895
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Historic District, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Historic District area is the $3.35 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Market Lofts DTSA in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Historic District apartment is the A2 Model at Rafferty starting at $2,661 with a $3.44 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.
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
RaffertyA21BR,1BA$3.44
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.46
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
888 on MainA2B1BR,1BA$3.96
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.11
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.23
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
The RegentStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Historic District, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #49

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 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 The Regent listed at $1,850.

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 $1,795 at Ross Towers.

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 $2,595 at 1101 N. Flower St..

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