Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (17 Rentals)

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property at 707 N Baker St

$1,100

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707 N Baker St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 8921 Bishop Ave

$1,185

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8921 Bishop Ave

WestminsterCA92683
property at 15626 Starboard St

$1,200 - $1,250

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15626 Starboard St

Garden GroveCA92843

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property at 575 Pierpont Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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575 Pierpont Dr

Costa MesaCA92626
property at 2719 Mar Les Ln

$1,600 - $2,700

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2719 Mar Les Ln

Santa AnaCA92706
property at 2719 Mar Les Ln

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2719 Mar Les Ln

Santa AnaCA92706

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Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Ana, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Ana, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $49,500 with an overall median price of $5,812. The three Santa Ana neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Main at $1,395, South Harbor at $1,730, and Lyon Street at $2,500. 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
South Main$1,700$1,3953
South Harbor$1,730$1,7301
Lyon Street$2,662$2,5002
North Harbor$3,200$1,6007
Santa Anita Park$3,200$3,2001
Artesia Pilar$3,675$1,6008
Lacy$3,695$2,7203
Downtown Santa Ana$3,700$3,7001
Flower Park$3,700$1,10018
Wilshire Square$3,700$1,10020

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,100. 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 $1,374. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Ana apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
1214 W. Brook St1 Bed 1 Bath (Unit E)1BR,1BA$1,750
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana area is the $2.51 price per square foot Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value Santa Ana apartment is the 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House starting at $3,650 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the City Center 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.
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.51
16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House16584 Lorelei Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.43
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
14101 Browning2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.50
Waterstone Garden2x2 Rancho2BR,2BA$2.33
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.39
10442 Lampson Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.41
Alder Court Apartments1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Ana

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Ana?

There are currently 2697 Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $11,445. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Ana ranging from $1,100 to $9,950.

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 $1,100 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,420.

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 $2,088 to $11,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

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