
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mar Les Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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New Hope Property

317 S Flower St

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Newhope Village

3607 W Park Balboa Ave

400 S Flower St

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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 | $2,199 | $1,475 | $3,457 |
| Mar Les 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,860 | $4,040 |
| Mar Les 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $2,395 | $5,398 |
| Mar Les 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $2,492 | $3,750 |
| Mar Les 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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There are currently 16 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 Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Santa Ana Birch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Mar Les apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,863 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $2,022 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mar Les, CA
As of July 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 Little Saigon neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Mar Les apartment is the 2B LOFT Model at Elizabethan Townhouse starting at $2,750 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Garden Grove 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 |
| Elizabethan Townhouse | 2B LOFT | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.62 |
| City Plaza | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Garden View Apartments | 2x1 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Portofino Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 912 Square... | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Harbor Pointe Apartments | Plan 6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| The Regent | 2Bed, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Alder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mar Les?
The cheapest apartment in Mar Les is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Mar Les costs $3,340.
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 9 regular apartments in Mar Les that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mar Les?
Cheap apartments in Mar Les have an average cost of $717 which is $2,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mar Les.
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