Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (144 Rentals)

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The Ponderosa
$2,045 - $2,695
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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Rafferty
$2,295 - $9,309
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Park on First
$2,510 - $5,811
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Paloma
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$2,615 - $4,107
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st 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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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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
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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
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $1,100. Santa Ana Birch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. 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$1,100
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
Palmyra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$1,929
Fairhaven VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
The Ponderosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portola Park area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Portola Park apartment is the Remodeled 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $3,695 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Old Towne 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
La Veta GrandRemodeled 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.84
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.32
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA

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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 $2,045.

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 $4,395.

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 25 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 $440 which is $3,955 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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

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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.