
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,499 (20 Rentals)


Fairhaven Village

888 on Main

City Gardens Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

511 E Washington Ave
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Tradewinds Apartments

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The Imperial Apartments

710 W. Washington Ave.

City Plaza

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Strada Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

329-335 E Palmyra Ave

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Allure

Park Viridian
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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 | $2,375 | $1,499 | $3,890 |
| Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,800 | $4,575 |
| Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,100 | $6,110 |
| Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $2,492 | $6,259 |
| Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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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 $1,904.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Santiago Villas Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $4,357.
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 47 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 $1,120 which is $3,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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