Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta 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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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

553-585 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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349 S Lemon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Los Robles
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

210-224 N Oak StOrange, CA 92867
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Palmyra Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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The Knolls
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Knolls

3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869
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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Courtyard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Gardens

15731 S Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portola Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portola Park area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Warwick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable Portola Park apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,706
Beechwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio Style AStudio,1BA$1,950
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Park area is the $2.93 price per square foot B5 Model at CAMEO in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Portola Park apartment is the 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave starting at $2,550 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CAMEOB52BR,2BA$2.93
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Orangewood VillaThe Knoll2BR,2BA$2.84
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
133 Santa Clara Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.64
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Portola Park Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,950.

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 $1,557, while the average apartment in Portola Park costs $4,900.

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 12 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 $154 which is $4,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portola Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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