
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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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 |
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Mar Les Studio Apartments | $2,252 | $1,600 | $3,432 |
Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,850 | $3,988 |
Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $2,145 | $4,933 |
Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $3,246 | $3,750 |
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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. Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The Regent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $2,027 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of October 08, 2025 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 11782 Garden Grove Blvd Model at 11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit A starting at $3,300 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Concord 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. |
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The Bungalows | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
11782 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit A | 11782 Garden Grove Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
City Villas | Bungalow - 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
Orange Grove | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Alder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Sunset Ridge | 2 Bdrms 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
City Plaza | One Bedroom w TWO Walk-In Closets | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
The Grove Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Getting Around the Mar Les Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,135.
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 $3,300.
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 10 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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