
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (116 Rentals)
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Ross Towers

Santa Ana Birch Apartments

California Palms Apartments

888 on Main

Portofino Apartments

Casa De Porter Apartments

Excelsior Apartments

1512 W 5th St, Unit 1512

Flower Terrace
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Bush Terrace

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Artists Village Apartments

The Regent

River House Apartments

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Paloma
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Archways Santa Ana

PRISMA

850 N Van Ness Ave, Unit 4

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

317 S Flower St

La Placita Cinco

Santa Ana Arts Collective

City Gardens Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.
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511 E Washington Ave

Parc Square Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

Walnut Street Apartments

Durant Court

Tradewinds Apartments

Highland Apartments

Cypress Apartments

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

George Wright House Apartments
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Waterstone Park

Studio One Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

Park Townhome Apartments

1905 N Bush St

Garden Court Apartments

1214 W. Brook St

Park Tower

The Courtyard

Villa Portofino
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Studio Apartments | $2,403 | $1,475 | $5,815 |
| Riverview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $1,500 | $9,683 |
| Riverview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,300 | $9,384 |
| Riverview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $2,492 | $5,687 |
| Riverview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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There are currently 116 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 Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Caribbean Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,758. Here are the most affordable Riverview apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,758 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| California Palms Apartments | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,930 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Terrace Apartments | Amsterdam | Studio,1BA | $1,974 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,044 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview area is the $2.62 price per square foot 2B LOFT Model at Elizabethan Townhouse in the in the Garden Grove neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Riverview apartment is the TH-RemCGD Model at Batavia Gardens starting at $2,725 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Old Towne 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethan Townhouse | 2B LOFT | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.62 |
| Batavia Gardens | TH-RemCGD | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| La Veta Grand | Classic 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| City Plaza | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Chapman Village West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath | 2BR,1.25BA | $2.69 |
| The Regent | 2Bed, 2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| The Grove Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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!
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 $2,044.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverview?
The cheapest apartment in Riverview is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Riverview costs $4,404.
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 29 regular apartments in Riverview 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 Riverview?
Cheap apartments in Riverview have an average cost of $688 which is $3,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverview.
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