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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Ana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Ana area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,735. The Regent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Ana apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,735
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda1BR,1BA$1,999
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Ana, CA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Ana area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2252 N Bristol St Model at 2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Ana apartment is the Park City - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Park City Apartment Homes starting at $2,980 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the The Retreat neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Ana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST2252 N Bristol St2BR,2BA$3.00
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.01
Artists Village Apartments22C2BR,2BA$3.13
Garden View Apartments2x1 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.68
RaffertyA111BR,1BA$3.04
Casa De Porter Apartments2bd/2ba - unit type2BR,2BA$2.63
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.12
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$3.08

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Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Ana Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,095.

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 $1,735, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Ana costs $4,425.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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