Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (119 Rentals)

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2719 Mar Les Ln

Santa AnaCA92706
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2719 Mar Les Ln

Santa AnaCA92706

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Paloma
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$2,360 - $4,054
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
Senior Living
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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Waterstone Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706

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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1413 N Spurgeon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1413 N Spurgeon St

1413 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1021 N. Flower St.
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1021 N. Flower St.

1021 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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The Islander Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander Apartments

2724 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Fairhaven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairhaven

1300 E Fairhaven AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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1101 N. Flower St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

1101 N. Flower St.

1101 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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850 N. Van Ness Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

850 Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Northwest, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Santa Ana, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Grove Senior priced from $1,780. Mardi Gras Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,780
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
1021 N. Flower St.Studio - 1021 N. Flower StreetStudio,1BA$1,800
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,855
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1,895
710 W. Washington Ave.Studio - 710 W Washington AveStudio,1BA$1,900
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
Crystal ViewStudio (A)Studio,1BA$1,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $2.77 price per square foot Classic 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle starting at $3,309 with a $2.59 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Veta GrandClassic 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.77
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.59
Georgetown Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Arroyo Vista Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.85
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.85
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.41
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.81
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$2.53
Stadium LoftsLofts1BR,1.5BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest, Santa Ana, CA

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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. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, 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!

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 $1,959.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Mardi Gras Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $4,131.

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 44 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 $822 which is $3,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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