Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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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 $1,735. The Regent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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$1,735
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$1,999
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
888 on MainS2Studio,1BA$2,036
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City, CA

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Mid City apartment is the 2252 N Bristol St Model at 2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST starting at $3,000 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Central City 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.
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST2252 N Bristol St2BR,2BA$3.00
RaffertyA111BR,1BA$3.05
Casa De Porter Apartments2bd/2ba - unit type2BR,2BA$2.63
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$2.97
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$3.08

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid City, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mid City Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Regent listed at $1,800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid City Apartment is $1,735 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 $2,295 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 Versailles on the Lake Apartments and starts from $3,549.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.