
Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA (1,076 Rentals)


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The Aspens Fairhaven

888 on Main

Hana Kiki

San Tropez

Washington Place

The Arbors Santa Ana

Portofino Apartments

River House Apartments
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Fairhaven Village

Ross Towers

Archways Santa Ana

Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments

Bush Terrace

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

850 N Van Ness Ave, Unit 4

1011 N Jackson St

850 N Van Ness Ave

1208 N Van Ness Ave
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2227 N Broadway

City Plaza

Avel Apartment Homes

Vita Apartment Homes

Gateway Apartment Homes

Griffis Platinum Triangle

Moss Creek Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

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Edge

Crystal View Apartments
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Rise

Stadium House Apartments

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AMLI Uptown Orange

The George

Towne Centre at Orange

Orangewood Garden Apartments

Harbor Cliff Apartments

Palmera

Pacific Palms Apartment Homes

The Vivere Lofts
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Parkewood Village

The Bloc Apartments

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Parallel

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The Paramount Platinum Triangle

Grove House

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Garrison

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CAMEO

Eleven10

Mountain View

The Vivere Flats
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Northwest, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Studio Apartments | $2,371 | $1,495 | $3,805 |
| Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,150 | $4,660 |
| Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $2,100 | $6,850 |
| Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,166 | $2,755 | $5,691 |
| Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,185 | $3,055 | $5,250 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,298 | $2,795 | $4,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,871 | $1,795 | $4,995 |
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There are currently 1076 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest, Santa Ana, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northwest, Santa Ana, CA
West Orange Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with children? this area has come to be a leading area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and access to the finest education and schools.
Outdoors Rating
Love the outdoors? this neighborhood is providing favorable access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Northwest area of Santa Ana, CA?
As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 1,076 available Northwest apartments priced from $1,150 to $6,850, with an average monthly rent of $2,955.
How much are Studio apartments in Northwest?
There are currently 550 Studio Apartments in Northwest with rent ranges from $1,495 to $3,805 with an average price of $2,371.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Northwest Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Northwest ranges from $1,150 to $4,660 with an average monthly rent of $2,724.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Northwest range from $2,100 to $6,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,424.
How expensive are Northwest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 162 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Northwest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,755 to $5,691 - averaging $4,166 for the location.
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