Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $965 (142 Rentals)

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$2,000

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13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705

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The Ponderosa
$2,045

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Base Rent$2,045
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The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $10,007

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park on First
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$2,470 - $5,701

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Base Rent$2,470 - $5,701
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Paloma
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$2,519 - $3,991

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Base Rent$2,519 - $3,991
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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#32
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

#32

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Waterstone Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Fairhaven, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairhaven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhaven area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Place Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. Metro East Senior Park 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,560
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
1418 North French Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
888 on MainL9Studio,1BA$1,944
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $2.43 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at 1600-1610 Mabury Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at First Street starting at $2,746 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhaven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1600-1610 Mabury Street3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.43
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
601 S Main St, Unit 1601 S Main St2BR,1BA$2.56
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
The Ponderosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhaven Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhaven is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?

The cheapest apartment in Fairhaven is Chestnut Place Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $2,881.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhaven?

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 27 regular apartments in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven?

Cheap apartments in Fairhaven have an average cost of $264 which is $2,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.

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