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

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Arte West
$2,254 - $2,508
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Rafferty
$2,295 - $9,683
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Paloma
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$2,435 - $4,107
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th 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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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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Waterstone Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1214 W. Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W. Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706

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Riverview, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
California Palms ApartmentsS1AStudio,1BA$1,930
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
The Terrace ApartmentsAmsterdamStudio,1BA$1,974
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elizabethan Townhouse2B LOFT2BR,1.5BA$2.62
Batavia GardensTH-RemCGD2BR,1.5BA$2.60
La Veta GrandClassic 2x22BR,2BA$2.58
Georgetown Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.60
City PlazaTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.68
Chapman Village West Apartments2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath2BR,1.25BA$2.69
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.77
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.65
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60

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

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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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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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