Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,250 (122 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 517 Sunset St

$2,100

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$2,100 - $3,900
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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703

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Rafferty
$2,340 - $6,398
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$2,295 - $7,750
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Sonata Apartments
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Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
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1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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317 S Flower St
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317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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549 N Tustin Ave
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549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Cypress Apartments
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Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Metro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Coast Metro is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

The cheapest apartment in South Coast Metro is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $4,137.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Coast Metro?

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 14 regular apartments in South Coast Metro 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 South Coast Metro?

Cheap apartments in South Coast Metro have an average cost of $140 which is $3,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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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.