Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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Broadstone Atlas
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$2,496 - $4,831
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Broadstone Archive
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$2,684 - $5,477
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Broadstone Archive

1901 E Dyer RdSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Broadstone Arden
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$2,655 - $5,463
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Broadstone Arden

1951 E dyer RdSanta Ana, CA 92705
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1820 S Broadway
Studio Apartments

1820 S Broadway

1820 S BroadwaySanta 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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1705 Evergreen St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Evergreen St

1705 Evergreen StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1609 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1609 Cedar St

1609 Cedar StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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La Gema Del Barrio
Studio Apartments

La Gema Del Barrio

638-642 E Adams StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1409 S Standard Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1409 S Standard Ave

1409 S Standard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707

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1817 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1817 Cedar St

1817 Cedar StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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2143 Oak St
Studio Apartments

2143 Oak St

2143 Oak StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1434 S Sycamore St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1434 S Sycamore St

1434 S Sycamore StSanta Ana, CA 92707

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Evergreen Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

1601-1605 Evergreen StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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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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1434-1438 Minnie St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1434-1438 Minnie St

1434-1438 Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Southtown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southtown

2140 S Main StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1810 S. Broadway
3 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S. Broadway

1810 S BroadwaySanta 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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1234 E Borchard Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1234 E Borchard Ave

1234 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1426 Minnie St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1426 Minnie St

1426 Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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South Main, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1410 S Minnie St priced from $1,900. 1401 S Standard Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1410 S Minnie St1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
1401 S Standard Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,250
Broadstone AtlasThe AuraStudio,1BA$2,496
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio,1BA$2,655
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADOStudio,1BA$2,684
The Row at Red HillA3 - PHII1BR,1BA$2,748

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $4.35 price per square foot The Aspire Model at Broadstone Arden in the in the South Main neighborhood starting from $2,655. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the THE AFICIONADO Model at Broadstone Archive starting at $2,684 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the South Main neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio ,1BA$4.35
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADOStudio ,1BA$4.39
The Row at Red HillS1 - PHIIStudio ,1BA$4.84
Broadstone AtlasThe AuraStudio ,1BA$4.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Main?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Main is at Broadstone Atlas listed at $2,496.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $1,900 at 1410 S Minnie St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Main is starting from $3,142 at Broadstone Archive.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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