
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (134 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairhaven area of Santa Ana.


707 N Baker St

Metro East Senior Park 62+

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Excelsior Apartments

583 N Tustin Ave

555 N Tustin Ave

Casa De Porter Apartments

888 on Main
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411 W Chestnut Ave, Unit B

Fairhaven Village

Park Downtown Apartments

Bush Terrace

Horizon

Tustin View

Las Fuentes

1518 N Broadway, Unit 1

133 Santa Clara Apartments

Sandalwood Cottages
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1021 W Bishop St

Artists Village Apartments

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Rafferty

The Arbors Santa Ana

The Regent

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Paloma

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1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A, Unit A

LAKE DIANNE

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Park on First

1101 N Flower St, Unit 1
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1101 N. Flower St.

Mango Tree

The Aspens Fairhaven

PRISMA

408 E Civic Center Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

317 S Flower St

Santa Ana Arts Collective

City Gardens Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

511 E Washington Ave
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Parc Square Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

Durant Court

549 N Tustin Ave

Tradewinds Apartments

Cypress Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

George Wright House Apartments

Waterstone Park

Bush Court Apartments
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Fairhaven, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhaven?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Studio Apartments | $2,459 | $1,100 | $5,319 |
| Fairhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,250 | $6,146 |
| Fairhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $1,800 | $7,756 |
| Fairhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $3,095 | $4,910 |
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There are currently 134 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairhaven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhaven area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,100. 1021 N. Flower St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1021 N. Flower St. | Studio - 1021 N. Flower Street | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park City View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Mardi Gras Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Harmony Creek | 1x1-550 | 1BR,1BA | $1,818 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Las Casas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, CA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $2.33 price per square foot 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at Arroyo Casa starting at $2,350 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhaven apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House | 16584 Lorelei Ln | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.33 |
| Arroyo Casa | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| 1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A | 1522 N Sycamore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| The Regent | 2Bed, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Twin Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| TUSTIN LANAI APARTMENTS | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?
The cheapest apartment in Fairhaven is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $3,847.
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 34 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 $274 which is $3,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.
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