Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Ana Triangle Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (140 Rentals)

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property at 707 N Baker St

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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707 N Baker St

Santa AnaCA92703

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703
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Rafferty
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$2,333 - $7,749
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$2,333 - $7,749
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$2,333 - $7,749
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Paloma
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$2,360 - $4,054
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$2,360 - $4,054
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park on First
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$2,455 - $4,840
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$2,455 - $4,840
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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property at 408 E Civic Center Dr

$2,700

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$2,700
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E Civic Center Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

408 E Civic Center Dr
Santa AnaCA92701
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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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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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549 N Tustin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705

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Santa Ana Triangle, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Ana Triangle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Ana Triangle area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,100. 1021 N. Flower St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Santa Ana Triangle apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1021 N. Flower St.Studio - 1021 N. Flower StreetStudio,1BA$1,700
1214 W. Brook St1 Bed 1 Bath (Unit E)1BR,1BA$1,750
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,818
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,855
Las Casas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana Triangle, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Ana Triangle area is the $2.43 price per square foot 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Santa Ana Triangle apartment is the Classic 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $3,595 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Old Towne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Ana Triangle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House16584 Lorelei Ln2BR,2.5BA$2.43
La Veta GrandClassic 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.77
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Sandalwood Cottages1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.74
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.81
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Ana Triangle, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Ana Triangle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Ana Triangle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Ana Triangle is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana Triangle?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Ana Triangle is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Santa Ana Triangle costs $3,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Ana Triangle?

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 45 regular apartments in Santa Ana Triangle 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 Santa Ana Triangle?

Cheap apartments in Santa Ana Triangle have an average cost of $395 which is $3,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Ana Triangle.

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