Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Classic Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,450 (32 Rentals)

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property at 1001 W Stevens Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707
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Fairview Green
$2,270 - $3,088

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Base Rent$2,270 - $3,088
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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rosewood2502
2 Bedroom Apartments

rosewood2502

2502 S Rosewood AveSanta Ana, CA 92707

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property at 17200 Newhope St
$2,000 - $3,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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The Galleria
$2,476 - $3,066

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Base Rent$2,476 - $3,066
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The Galleria

16425 Harbor BlvdFountain Valley, CA 92708
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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 Pacific Woods Apartment Homes priced from $2,210. South Coast Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,251. Here are the most affordable Metro Classic apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath C Location1BR,1BA$2,210
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,251
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
rosewood25022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,295
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony1BR,1BA$2,295
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
3400 Avenue Of The ArtsDesign EA Premier 3Studio,1BA$2,351
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,355
Reserve at South CoastOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$2,361
South Coast Fountains1x1 UPSTAIRS CORNER UNIT1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Classic area is the $3.14 price per square foot 3x2-1275 Model at Sea Pointe Villa in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Metro Classic apartment is the Plan B8 Model at The Marke Apartment Community starting at $3,940 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Valley Adams 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$3.14
The Marke Apartment CommunityPlan B82BR,2BA$3.34
409 Sunflower Ave, Unit B409 Sunflower Ave2BR,2BA$2.70
rosewood25022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.55
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony1BR,1BA$2.55
Aspen VillageEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.07
Fairview GreenMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.24
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath C Location1BR,1BA$3.16

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This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 3400 Avenue Of The Arts listed at $2,351.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Classic Apartment is $2,210 at Pacific Woods 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 $2,295 at rosewood2502.

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