Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (36 Rentals)
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Riverview, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverview Studio Apartments | $2,387 | $1,781 | $3,850 |
Riverview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,691 | $4,623 |
Riverview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $1,200 | $6,017 |
Riverview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $3,545 | $5,714 |
Riverview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverview Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Riverview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverview area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. Caribbean Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,781. Here are the most affordable Riverview apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
California Palms Apartments | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Crystal View | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $1,955 |
888 on Main | L9 | Studio,1BA | $1,974 |
Birchwood Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,990 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverview area is the $2.88 price per square foot Plan 10 Model at PRISMA in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Riverview apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Arroyo Vista Apartments starting at $2,775 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverview apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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PRISMA | Plan 10 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Arroyo Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Casa de Portola Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Orange Grove | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | Studio (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverview, Santa Ana, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverview, Santa Ana, and the greater Santa Ana area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Riverview Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverview is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverview?
The cheapest apartment in Riverview is BROADWAY PLAZA which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Riverview costs $4,220.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverview?
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 10 regular apartments in Riverview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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