Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)
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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 |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $2,522 | $1,800 | $6,356 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,895 | $8,252 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,314 | $3,545 | $5,714 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. Beechwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Beechwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Sunrise Fountains Apartments | Getaway - 0BD, 1BTH DN | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Crystal View | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $1,954 |
888 on Main | L9 | Studio,1BA | $1,974 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
106 Villa Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
Fairhaven | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,187 |
Hampton Pointe | The Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, CA
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $2.87 price per square foot 22A Model at Grove House in the in the Olive neighborhood starting from $3,445. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the Studio B Model at The Vivere Lofts starting at $2,785 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grove House | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
The Vivere Lofts | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
Sunrise Palms | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
Pacific Palms Apartment Homes | 22S | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
Stadium House Apartments | 12DS | 1BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Arroyo Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Parkewood Village | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
City Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Fairhaven | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest is under $2,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest is BROADWAY PLAZA which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $4,222.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?
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 17 regular apartments in Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest?
Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $649 which is $3,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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