
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Ana Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $2,200 (4 Rentals)


1131 W Highland St, Unit E
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1401 W. Walnut St.

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Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Ana Studio Apartments | $2,424 | $1,475 | $4,176 |
| Downtown Santa Ana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,800 | $9,090 |
Downtown Santa Ana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $2,200 | $9,181 |
| Downtown Santa Ana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $2,492 | $4,550 |
| Downtown Santa Ana 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Ana Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Santa Ana is under $2,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Ana is Ross Towers which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Ana costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Santa Ana?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown Santa Ana that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Santa Ana have an average cost of $450 which is $3,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Ana.
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