
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (66 Rentals)
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1313 W 4th St

2719 Mar Les Ln

2719 Mar Les Ln

1401 N Flower St

1311 S Ross St

California Palms Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Park Downtown Apartments

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San Tropez
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Arte West

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The Regent

Archways Santa Ana

308 S Laurel St

New Hope Property

317 S Flower St

La Placita Cinco

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1401 W. Walnut St.

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Highland Apartments

Waterstone Park

Newhope Village

1409 W. Lingan Lane

1214 W. Brook St

Villa Portofino

1021 N. Flower St.
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Alder Court Apartments

Mile Square

Flower Terrace Senior Community

The Manor

710 W. Washington Ave.

Washington Terrace Apartments

Parkside Court

Vintage Woods Apartments

Newhope Pines Apartments

The Islander Apartments
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1101 N. Flower St.

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

3603 W Park Balboa Ave

City Plaza

12905-12921 Palm St

The Terrace Apartments

Towne Centre at Orange

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Harbor Grove Apartments

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Arroyo Vista Apartments
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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 | $2,086 | $1,845 | $3,340 |
| Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,100 | $4,094 |
| Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $2,100 | $5,861 |
| Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $2,492 | $6,358 |
| Mar Les 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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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 1214 W. Brook St priced from $1,750. The Grove Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 W. Brook St | 1 Bed 1 Bath (Unit E) | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| 1021 N. Flower St. | Studio - 1021 N. Flower Street | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,855 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,863 |
| 710 W. Washington Ave. | Studio - 710 W Washington Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 12905-12921 Palm St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $2,070 |
| Parkside Court | Caribbean | 1BR,1BA | $2,087 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of April 05, 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 Mar Les neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the Venetian Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments starting at $3,240 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Mar Les 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 |
| Emerald Ridge Apartments | Venetian | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Arroyo Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Moss Creek | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit C | 11782 Garden Grove Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Newhope Pines Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 12905-12921 Palm St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mar Les Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mar Les?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mar Les is at 1021 N. Flower St. listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Les Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mar Les Apartment is $1,750 at 1214 W. Brook St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mar Les Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mar Les is starting from $1,780 at The Grove Senior.
What is the most affordable Mar Les Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mar Les Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Archways Santa Ana and starts from $2,492.
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