Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro Classic Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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property at 3613 Ramona Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3613 Ramona Dr

Santa AnaCA92707

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property at 1010 W MacArthur Blvd

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 W MacArthur Blvd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1010 W MacArthur Blvd
Santa AnaCA92707
property at 2841 S Fairview St

$2,445

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2841 S Fairview St, Unit F, Unit F

2841 S Fairview St
Santa AnaCA92704

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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 Villa Marseilles Apartments priced from $2,095. Versailles on the Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,107. Here are the most affordable Metro Classic apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,107
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Classic area is the $3.13 price per square foot Birch Model at Aspen Village in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,190. The second greatest value Metro Classic apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Village at South Coast starting at $2,880 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Bungalows at Bay Street 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.
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.13
The Village at South CoastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.20
Peartree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Santa Fe VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$3.40
The Aspens South CoastAlpine1BR,1BA$3.41
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Riviera-1 BR, 1 BA - Patio1BR,1BA$3.28
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1Bath B Loc+1BR,1BA$3.34
Reserve at South CoastOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$3.49

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Metro Classic, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #17

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Classic

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro Classic?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Metro Classic, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,020 to $5,651. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro Classic ranging from $1,100 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metro Classic?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metro Classic ranges from $1,100 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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