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Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Ana, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Ana, CA area range in price from $1,350 to $11,377 with an overall median price of $4,009. The three Santa Ana neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Willard at $1,847, Santa Anita Park at $2,092, and Artesia Pilar at $2,340. 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$2,295$1,8474
Santa Anita Park$2,792$2,0928
Artesia Pilar$2,805$2,3407
Bristol$2,820$1,60020
North Harbor$2,825$1,81520
Riverview West$2,879$1,81512
Eastside$3,000$3,0001
Casa Bonita$3,120$1,60058
Edna Park$3,273$1,600123
Rosewood Baker$3,295$2,0952

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Garden Brook Senior Village in the Central OC West of I 5 neighborhood priced from $1,374. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,557. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,691
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana area is the $2.28 price per square foot 616 South Fashion Park Street Model at 616 South Fashion Park Street, Unit A in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Santa Ana apartment is the 22DS Model at Stadium House Apartments starting at $3,560 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle 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.
616 South Fashion Park Street, Unit A616 South Fashion Park Street3BR,2BA$2.28
Stadium House Apartments22DS2BR,2BA$2.52
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlaceLouvre2BR,2BA$2.46
Fairhaven2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
10442 Lampson Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Alder Court Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #48

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Ana

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Ana?

There are currently 2698 Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,374 to $11,377. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Ana ranging from $1,050 to $10,500.

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 $1,050 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,921.

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 $2,750 to $11,377, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 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

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