Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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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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994 Valencia Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia Street

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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Villa Siena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Siena

1250 Adams AveCosta 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 Villa Marseilles Apartments priced from $2,095. Newport Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,099. Here are the most affordable South Coast apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,099
Cherry Creek ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,105
Reserve at South CoastOne Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$2,185
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast area is the $2.95 price per square foot The Kingston Model at Wimbledon Glen in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value South Coast apartment is the Plan C1 Model at The Marke Apartment Community starting at $4,180 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Valley Adams 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.
Wimbledon GlenThe Kingston2BR,2.5BA$2.95
The Marke Apartment CommunityPlan C13BR,2BA$3.20
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.07
Villa SienaNewport3BR,2BA$3.04
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Santa Fe VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$3.34
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Riviera-1 BR, 1 BA - Patio1BR,1BA$3.14
Cherry Creek ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Coast, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #22

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the South Coast Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Newport Village Apartments listed at $2,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment is $2,095 at Villa Marseilles Apartments.

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 $2,555 at Reserve at South Coast.

What is the most affordable South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Coast Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Siena and starts from $3,519.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.