Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Classic Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,400 (25 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,161 - $3,348
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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property at 1506 W Anahurst Pl

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1506 W Anahurst Pl

Santa AnaCA92704

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property at 17200 Newhope St

$1,895 - $2,850

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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Metro Classic, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metro Classic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Classic area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes priced from $1,895. Fairview Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,161. Here are the most affordable Metro Classic apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,161
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location1BR,1BA$2,185
Reserve at South Coast1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,204
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,213

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Classic area is the $3.25 price per square foot 3x2-1275 Model at Sea Pointe Villa in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Metro Classic apartment is the Birch Model at Aspen Village starting at $3,295 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro Classic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sea Pointe Villa3x2-12753BR,2BA$3.25
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
Park Plaza Apartments22A2BR,2BA$3.53
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.09
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath C Location1BR,1BA$3.16
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro Classic Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metro Classic?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metro Classic is at Versailles on the Lake Apartments listed at $2,251.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment is $1,895 at Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metro Classic is starting from $2,624 at South Coast Racquet Club.

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