Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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New Hope Property
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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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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La Placita Cinco
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta 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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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Newhope Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newhope Village

311 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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11742 Stuart Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11742 Stuart Dr

11742 Stuart DrGarden Grove, CA 92843
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The Grove Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove Senior

12721 Garden Grove BlvdGarden Grove, CA 92843
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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 Studio unit found at California Palms Apartments priced from $1,815. City Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
California Palms ApartmentsS1BStudio,1BA$1,815
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,990
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2,000
The Terrace ApartmentsAmsterdamStudio,1BA$2,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mar Les area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Arroyo Vista Apartments in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the 21BH Model at Solara Apartment Homes starting at $2,725 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Little Saigon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mar Les apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo Vista Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
Solara Apartment Homes21BH2BR,1.5BA$3.03
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.80
Orange GrovePlan A11BR,1BA$2.90
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Harbor Pointe ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.23
Sunset Ridge1Bdrm 1Bath Upstairs1BR,2BA$3.20
Towne Centre at OrangeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.12
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08

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

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 $2,166.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Les?

The cheapest apartment in Mar Les is Birchwood Apartments which is listed at $1,990, while the average apartment in Mar Les costs $5,200.

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 3 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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