
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,260 (30 Rentals)
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1610 S Evergreen St, Unit D

South Coast Racquet Club

3400 South Main Street

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Fairview Green

Villa Marseilles Apartments

Peartree Apartments
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1410 S Minnie St

2538 W California St

1040 W MacArthur Blvd

Reserve at South Coast

1401 S Standard Ave

1000 W MacArthur Blvd

rosewood2502
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3500 S Greenville St

2872 La Salle Ave

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

South Coast Fountains

Bristol2831

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994 Valencia St
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South Court Apartments

The Cape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Studio Apartments | $2,582 | $1,850 | $3,193 |
| South Coast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $2,251 | $5,010 |
| South Coast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Coast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,923 | $3,083 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bristol2831 priced from $1,895. 1410 S Minnie St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable South Coast apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol2831 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 1410 S Minnie St | 1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 1401 S Standard Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| South Coast Racquet Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,251 |
| 3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
| rosewood2502 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Peartree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| 3400 Avenue Of The Arts | Design EA Premier 3 | Studio,1BA | $2,351 |
| The Cape | The Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast, CA
As of September 09, 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 Newport Model at Villa Siena starting at $3,509 with a $3.03 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlyle | Residence 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Villa Siena | Newport | 3BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| 409 Sunflower Ave, Unit B | 409 Sunflower Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| rosewood2502 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Aspen Village | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Fairview Green | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Peartree Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Bristol2831 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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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 3400 Avenue Of The Arts listed at $2,351.
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 Bristol2831.
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 $2,295 at rosewood2502.
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 $3,509.
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