Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)
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3222 S Townsend St

3400 South Main Street
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South Coast Racquet Club

Villa Marseilles Apartments

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Fairview Green

Reserve at South Coast

The Aspens South Coast

Peartree Apartments

1400 W Warner Ave
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105 Bowery

Newport Village Apartments

eaves South Coast
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South Pointe

3400 Avenue of the Arts
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The Village at South Coast
South Coast, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Coast?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Coast Studio Apartments | $2,724 | $1,800 | $3,615 |
South Coast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
South Coast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,098 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
South Coast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,209 | $3,195 | $5,134 |
South Coast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Coast Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments priced from $1,999. 3400 South Main Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable South Coast apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Newport Village Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
eaves South Coast | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,147 |
South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Versailles- 1 BD, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value South Coast apartment is the 1002 Mission Dr Model at 1002 Mission Dr, Unit D starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Coast Fountains | 3x2 Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
1002 Mission Dr, Unit D | 1002 Mission Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.46 |
Villa Siena | Newport | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
3400 South Main Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Santa Fe Village | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
The Village at South Coast | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Versailles- 1 BD, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
2516 S Baker St, Unit D | 2516 S Baker St | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Fairview Green | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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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 $1,999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Coast Apartment is $2,100 at 3400 South Main Street.
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 $2,684 at Fairview Green.
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 $3,477.
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