Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (14 Rentals)
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Laurelhurst, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurelhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Laurelhurst Studio Apartments | $2,365 | $1,800 | $3,360 |
Laurelhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,990 | $5,270 |
Laurelhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $2,400 | $6,570 |
Laurelhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $3,195 | $4,326 |
Laurelhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Laurelhurst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurelhurst area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at California Palms Apartments priced from $1,815. Birchwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,990. Here are the most affordable Laurelhurst apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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California Palms Apartments | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
Birchwood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Vintage Woods Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurelhurst, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurelhurst area is the $2.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street in the in the Valley Adams neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Laurelhurst apartment is the Plan B Model at Santa Fe Village starting at $3,295 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurelhurst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Santa Fe Village | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Aspen Village | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
2516 S Baker St, Unit D | 2516 S Baker St | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Villa Del Sol Apartments | 21BH | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.29 |
Fairview Green | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath B Location | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Vintage Woods Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurelhurst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laurelhurst is under $2,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Laurelhurst is Birchwood Apartments which is listed at $1,990, while the average apartment in Laurelhurst costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurelhurst?
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 7 regular apartments in Laurelhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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