Cheap Homes for Rent in the Portola Park Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $2,000 (8 Rentals)

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property at 13942 Deodar St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705
property at 600 W 3rd St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 W 3rd St, Unit A312

600 W 3rd St
Santa AnaCA92701

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property at 450 E 4th St

$2,650

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$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 E 4th St, Unit 334

450 E 4th St
Santa AnaCA92701
property at 1721 Normandy Pl

$2,650

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$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1721 Normandy Pl, Unit C

1721 Normandy Pl
Santa AnaCA92705

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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 Chestnut Place Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. Metro East Senior Park 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,709. Here are the most affordable Portola Park apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,709
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portola Park area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Portola Park apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at 1600-1610 Mabury Street starting at $3,595 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.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
1600-1610 Mabury Street3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.43
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.73
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
FairhavenPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.78

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Portola Park, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portola Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Portola Park?

There are currently 1006 Apartments for Rent in Portola Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $9,668. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portola Park ranging from $2,000 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portola Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portola Park ranges from $2,000 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portola Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portola Park range from $3,100 to $5,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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