Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyon Street Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $935 (21 Rentals)

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The Ponderosa
$2,045

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Base Rent$2,045

Total Monthly Price$2,045
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The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Cheapest Available Lyon Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyon Street area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,560. Ross Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Lyon Street apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio, 1BA$1,560
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,745
888 on MainL9Studio, 1BA$1,769
HorizonS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio, 1BA$1,879
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR, 1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyon Street, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyon Street area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Lyon Street apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tustin Village Apartments in the Tustin neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $2.68 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyon Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR, 2BA$2.01
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.68
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR, 2BA$2.73
Mango TreeShangri-La2BR, 2BA$2.93
Hana Kiki1A 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$2.98
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.86
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.86
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.00
The Ponderosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$2.92
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyon Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lyon Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lyon Street is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyon Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyon Street Apartment is $1,662 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lyon Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lyon Street is starting from $1,977 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

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