Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,238 - $3,390
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Arte West
$2,254 - $2,508
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Rafferty
$2,295 - $9,683
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Broadstone Atlas
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$2,327 - $4,633
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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 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 Mid City apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
California Palms ApartmentsS1BStudio,1BA$1,920
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,085
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11B1BR,1BA$2,095
Villa Del Sol Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,150
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2733 W Keller Ave Model at 2733 W Keller Ave, Unit W Keller Apt 1 in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Mid City apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the City Center 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.
2733 W Keller Ave, Unit W Keller Apt 12733 W Keller Ave3BR,2BA$3.08
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Peartree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.77
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Riviera-1 BR, 1 BA - Patio1BR,1BA$3.14
Village MeadowsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.10
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 California Palms Apartments listed at $1,920.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Apartment is $1,725 at Ross Towers.

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 $2,395 at Ross Towers.

What is the most affordable Mid City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mid City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Archways Santa Ana and starts from $2,492.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.