Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (42 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,161 - $3,348
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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property at 1506 W Anahurst Pl

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1506 W Anahurst Pl

Santa AnaCA92704

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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707

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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Minnie Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Minnie Apartments

1414-1422 S Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Borchard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Borchard Apartments

1202-1210 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1401 S Standard Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1401 S Standard Ave

1401 S Standard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707

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Aspen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Village

3600 Aspen Village WaySanta Ana, CA 92704

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985 Valencia St, Unit 3
$2,695
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3

985 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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994 Valencia St
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994 Valencia St

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Baker Block
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
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South Coast, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes priced from $1,895. Fairview Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,161. Here are the most affordable South Coast apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,161
Reserve at South Coast1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,204
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,219
1401 S Standard Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,250
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,257
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
Wimbledon GlenThe EdinburgStudio,1BA$2,350
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,380
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Coast area is the $3.08 price per square foot Residence 1 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,807. The second greatest value South Coast apartment is the Birch Model at Aspen Village starting at $3,295 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.08
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
South Coast Fountains2X2.5 Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.97
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Park Plaza Apartments22A2BR,2BA$3.53
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$3.35
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Santa Ana, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Coast?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Coast is at Versailles on the Lake Apartments listed at $2,251.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment is $1,895 at Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Coast Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Coast is starting from $2,624 at South Coast Racquet Club.

What is the most affordable South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Astoria at Central Park West and starts from $10,150.

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.

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