
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mar Les area of Santa Ana.


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Mar Les, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mar Les?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Les Studio Apartments | $2,114 | $1,600 | $3,244 |
| Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,795 | $3,919 |
| Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $2,145 | $4,600 |
| Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $3,246 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mar Les Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mar Les area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Senior priced from $1,500. The Regent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Regent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| California Palms Apartments | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1214 W. Brook St | 1B/1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mar Les area is the $2.91 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Bungalows in the in the Little Saigon neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Arroyo Vista Apartments starting at $2,820 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Les apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalows | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Arroyo Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Moss Creek | The Ponderosa | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Sunset Ridge | 2 Bdrm 2bath Upstairs Move In Special | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Parkside Court | Pacifica | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| City Plaza | One Bedroom w TWO Walk-In Closets | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Les Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mar Les is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
The cheapest apartment in Mar Les is The Grove Senior which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Mar Les costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mar Les?
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 13 regular apartments in Mar Les that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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