Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Ana Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,133 - $2,835
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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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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Harbor Grove Apartments
$2,110 - $2,645
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12777 Garden Grove BlvdGarden Grove, CA 92843
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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 2 Beds unit found at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments priced from $1,800. Excelsior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Ana apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Fairhaven VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Ana, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Ana area is the $2.66 price per square foot The Chateau-2 BR, 2 BA Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Ana apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1800 S. Broadway Ave. starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the South Main 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.
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Chateau-2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.66
1800 S. Broadway Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
The Arbors Santa Ana2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.14
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
Fairview GreenLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.71
11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit C11782 Garden Grove Blvd2BR,2BA$3.12
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.12
12905-12921 Palm StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR,1BA$3.10

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 $2,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Ana?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Ana is Santiago Villas Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Ana costs $4,687.

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 34 regular apartments in Downtown Santa Ana that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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