Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (12 Rentals)

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property at 224 N Cleveland St

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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224 N Cleveland St

OrangeCA92866
property at 1801 E Katella Ave

$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1801 E Katella Ave, Unit 2157

1801 E Katella Ave
AnaheimCA92805

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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 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
French Quarter ApartmentsThe Bourbon Street - 1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
The Terrace ApartmentsAmsterdamStudio,1BA$2,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2B LOFT Model at Elizabethan Townhouse starting at $2,750 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Garden Grove 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.
428 W Kelly Ave428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
Elizabethan Townhouse2B LOFT2BR,1.5BA$2.62
Batavia GardensTH-RemCGD2BR,1.5BA$2.60
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
Georgetown Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.60
City PlazaTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.68
French Quarter ApartmentsThe Louisiana - 2 BR, 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.65
261 N Glassell St, Unit No name261 N Glassell St1BR,1.5BA$2.67

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest?

There are currently 1055 Apartments for Rent in Northwest, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $9,013. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest ranging from $1,100 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest ranges from $1,100 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,502.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest range from $2,492 to $4,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.