Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,700 (32 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,265 - $3,248
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18

Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $10,007
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Arte West
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$2,370 - $2,758
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park on First
$2,445 - $5,934
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$2,445 - $5,934
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100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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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 $1,745. The Regent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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$1,745
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
888 on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,956
California Palms ApartmentsS1AStudio,1BA$1,965
Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11A1BR,1BA$2,095
Bentley Parke1BR, 1BA - Type A1BR,1BA$2,149
Villa Del Sol Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City area is the $3.12 price per square foot B12 Model at Rafferty in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $4,446. The second greatest value Mid City apartment is the The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South Harbor 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.
RaffertyB122BR,2BA$3.12
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard2BR,2BA$2.75
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.73
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.77
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.17
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.17
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Village MeadowsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.10

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 a cheap apartment in Mid City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City is under $2,210.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City?

The cheapest apartment in Mid City is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Mid City costs $2,817.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Mid City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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