Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Ana Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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 $1,795. California Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,810. 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$1,795
California Palms ApartmentsS1BStudio,1BA$1,810
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,895
Fairhaven VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Ana, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Ana area is the $3.18 price per square foot C1 Model at Avel Apartment Homes in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $4,510. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Ana apartment is the 11782 Garden Grove Blvd Model at 11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit A starting at $3,300 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Concord 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.
Avel Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$3.18
11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit A11782 Garden Grove Blvd3BR,2BA$2.87
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.68
Garden View Apartments2x1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.79
Sunset Ridge2 Bdrms 2bath2BR,2BA$3.05
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityCayman2BR,1BA$2.94
The Aspens FairhavenAspen1BR,1BA$3.23
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath A Location1BR,1BA$3.24
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.99
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #25

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Ana is at California Palms Apartments listed at $1,810.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Ana Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Ana Apartment is $1,795 at Ross Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Santa Ana Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Ana is starting from $2,299 at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community.

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