Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,700 (31 Rentals)

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Park on First
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$2,192 - $5,577
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$2,159 - $5,544
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$2,192 - $5,577
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Rafferty
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$2,247 - $5,721
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$2,240 - $5,714
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$2,247 - $5,721
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Fairview Green
$2,411 - $4,088
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$2,392 - $4,069
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$19
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$2,411 - $4,088
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Arte West
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$2,425 - $3,700
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$2,417 - $3,692
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$8
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$2,425 - $3,700
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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The Galleria
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$2,361 - $3,086
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$2,350 - $3,075
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$11
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$2,361 - $3,086
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Galleria

16425 Harbor BlvdFountain Valley, CA 92708
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Mid City, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City area of Santa Ana, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments priced from $1,911. Excelsior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Mid City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,911
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR,1BA$1,950
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
888 on MainS5Studio,1BA$2,127
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City area is the $2.66 price per square foot The Chateau-2 BR, 2 BA Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Mid City apartment is the Plan B5 Model at The Marke Apartment Community starting at $3,295 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Chateau-2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.66
The Marke Apartment CommunityPlan B52BR,2BA$2.90
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
1800 S. Broadway Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.04
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.00
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR,1BA$3.10

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Mid City, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid City is at 888 on Main listed at $2,127.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Apartment is $1,911 at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid City is starting from $1,911 at Santiago Villas Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mid City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mid City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Versailles on the Lake Apartments and starts from $3,624.

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