Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,250 (115 Rentals)

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The Ponderosa
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$2,045
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$2,045 - $2,695

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The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Rafferty
$2,340 - $9,090
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$2,295 - $9,181

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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Paloma
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$2,672 - $2,983
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$2,442 - $4,081

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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park on First
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$2,677 - $2,952
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$2,590 - $5,210

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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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317 S Flower St
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317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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549 N Tustin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Cypress Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Waterstone Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
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Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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Park City View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Portola Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portola Park is under $2,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portola Park?

The cheapest apartment in Portola Park is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Portola Park costs $3,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portola Park?

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 21 regular apartments in Portola Park 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 Portola Park?

Cheap apartments in Portola Park have an average cost of $376 which is $3,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portola Park.

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