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

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Laurelhurst, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
California Palms ApartmentsS1BStudio,1BA$1,815
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,990
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,000
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.97
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.26
2516 S Baker St, Unit D2516 S Baker St2BR,1BA$2.91
Villa Del Sol Apartments21BH2BR,1.5BA$3.29
Fairview GreenMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.16
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B Location1BR,1BA$3.20
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.07
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.23
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08

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Laurelhurst, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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