Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (48 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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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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549 N Tustin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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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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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 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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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park City View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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349 S Lemon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Stonegate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

340 E 2nd StTustin, CA 92780
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Los Robles
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

210-224 N Oak StOrange, CA 92867
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Palmyra Villas
1 to 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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Mardi Gras Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mardi Gras Apartments

1475 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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Courtyard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Gardens

15731 S Pasadena AveTustin, CA 92780
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Tustin Orleans
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tustin Orleans

15622 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 Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,309. 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 Portola Park apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,309
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
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
Fairhaven VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portola Park area is the $2.47 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Portola Park apartment is the 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House starting at $3,650 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the City Center 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.
Tustin CottagesPlan E3BR,2.5BA$2.47
16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House16584 Lorelei Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.43
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Castilian Park Apartments2BR/1BA Includes Garage2BR,1BA$2.70
Sandalwood Cottages1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.74
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
FairhavenPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.80
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #16

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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!

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 $1,421, while the average apartment in Portola Park costs $3,902.

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 37 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 $348 which is $3,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portola Park.

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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.