
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverglen Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverglen area of Santa Ana.


2719 Mar Les Ln

2719 Mar Les Ln

1401 N Flower St

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Excelsior Apartments

Casa De Porter Apartments

Fairhaven Village

888 on Main
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Park Downtown Apartments

Bush Terrace

1518 N Broadway, Unit 1

Arte West

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Rafferty

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Paloma

The Aspens Fairhaven

The Regent

The Arbors Santa Ana

1101 N. Flower St.
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Archways Santa Ana

PRISMA

408 E Civic Center Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

1524-1530 N Sycamore St

River House Apartments

Market Lofts DTSA

La Placita Cinco

Santa Ana Arts Collective

City Gardens Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments
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511 E Washington Ave

Parc Square Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

Durant Court

Tradewinds Apartments

George Wright House Apartments

Waterstone Park

Studio One Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1905 N Bush St
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Garden Court Apartments

1021 N. Flower St.

BROADWAY PLAZA

Park City View

The Courtyard

Villa Portofino

1413 N Spurgeon St

411 N Eastwood Ave

Park Tower

Flower Terrace Senior Community
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Riverglen, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverglen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverglen Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,758 | $5,312 |
| Riverglen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,000 | $5,423 |
| Riverglen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,800 | $7,749 |
| Riverglen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $2,492 | $6,323 |
| Riverglen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverglen Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Riverglen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverglen area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at 1021 N. Flower St. priced from $1,700. Caribbean Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,758. Here are the most affordable Riverglen apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1021 N. Flower St. | Studio - 1021 N. Flower Street | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
| Park City View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| Mardi Gras Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,855 |
| Villa Barcelona | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverglen, CA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverglen area is the $2.59 price per square foot B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle in the in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,309. The second greatest value Riverglen apartment is the Townhome - 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms Model at City Villas starting at $2,550 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverglen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 Platinum Triangle | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| City Villas | Townhome - 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.49 |
| Pacific Palms Apartments | 21S | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.70 |
| Orangewood Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 971 Sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Sunrise Palms | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Villa Barcelona | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Stadium Lofts | Lofts | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverglen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverglen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverglen is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverglen?
The cheapest apartment in Riverglen is Park City View which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Riverglen costs $3,847.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverglen?
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 50 regular apartments in Riverglen 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 Riverglen?
Cheap apartments in Riverglen have an average cost of $998 which is $2,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverglen.
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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