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Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Ana, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Ana, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $14,041 with an overall median price of $4,265. The three Santa Ana neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Willard at $1,985, Artesia Pilar at $2,335, and Bristol at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Ana Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Willard$2,622$1,9858
Artesia Pilar$2,760$2,3357
Bristol$2,820$1,87524
Santa Anita Park$2,821$2,1922
Rosewood Baker$3,300$2,1953
Casa Bonita$3,500$1,59571
North Harbor$3,500$2,10518
Riverview West$3,500$2,1053
Townsend Raitt$3,500$1,691104
Windsor Village North$3,500$1,80044

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,557. Garden Brook Senior Village in the Central OC West of I 5 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,598. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,598
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,706
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana area is the $2.57 price per square foot B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle in the in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,280. The second greatest value Santa Ana apartment is the 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave starting at $2,550 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.57
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Tres Vidas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.51
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Newhope Pines Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.53
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$2.39
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Ana

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Ana?

There are currently 2712 Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $14,041. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Ana ranging from $950 to $14,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Ana?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Ana ranges from $950 to $14,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Ana?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Ana range from $3,130 to $7,230, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.