
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $965 (37 Rentals)
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The Regent

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Santa Ana Birch Apartments

California Palms Apartments

Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes

Villa Del Sol Apartments

Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

Reserve at South Coast

South Coast Racquet Club
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3400 South Main Street

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Fairview Green

Villa Marseilles Apartments

Bentley Parke

The Aspens South Coast

317 S Flower St

1401 W. Walnut St.

2230 S Hickory St

Walnut Street Apartments
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Highland Apartments

Cypress Apartments

The Palms at South Coast

Park Townhome Apartments

1409 W. Lingan Lane

1214 W. Brook St

Heninger Village Apartments

Park Town Apartments

The Manor
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Birch Manor

2538 W California St

Park Downtown Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

Parkside Court

Vintage Woods Apartments

1000 W MacArthur Blvd

1040 W MacArthur Blvd

17200 Newhope St
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17230 Newhope St
Laurelhurst, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurelhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurelhurst Studio Apartments | $2,403 | $1,850 | $3,012 |
| Laurelhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,860 | $5,285 |
| Laurelhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $2,395 | $5,740 |
| Laurelhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,877 | $3,083 | $4,180 |
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There are currently 37 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 The Regent priced from $1,850. Santa Ana Birch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Laurelhurst apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Parkside Court | Caribbean | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Villa Del Sol Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,251 |
| 3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
| Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Bentley Parke | 1BR, 1BA - Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurelhurst, CA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurelhurst area is the $2.75 price per square foot The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Laurelhurst apartment is the 22D Model at Artists Village Apartments starting at $3,085 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Artists Village Apartments | 22D | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Aspen Village | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Villa Del Sol Apartments | 21AH | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| 3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Pinnacle at MacArthur Place | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Peartree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| The Aspens South Coast | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurelhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Laurelhurst?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Laurelhurst is at The Regent listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurelhurst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurelhurst Apartment is $1,860 at Santa Ana Birch Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laurelhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laurelhurst is starting from $2,395 at The Regent.
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