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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Main Studio Apartments | $3,047 | $2,615 | $3,733 |
| South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $1,800 | $4,138 |
| South Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $2,650 | $5,068 |
| South Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,962 | $3,495 | $5,695 |
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Main Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
See all Apartments in Santa AnaThe cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Borchard Apartments priced from $1,800. Minnie Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Aura | Studio,1BA | $2,622 |
| The Row at Red Hill | U2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,725 |
| Broadstone Archive | THE BOHEMIAN | 1BR,1BA | $2,738 |
| Broadstone Arden | The Aspire | Studio,1BA | $2,745 |
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $2.65 price per square foot 1405 S Broadway Model at 1405 S Broadway, Unit 4 in the in the South Main neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the THE BOHEMIAN Model at Broadstone Archive starting at $2,738 with a $3.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1405 S Broadway, Unit 4 | 1405 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Broadstone Archive | THE BOHEMIAN | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Broadstone Arden | The Aspire | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
| The Row at Red Hill | S1 - PHII | Studio ,1BA | $5.17 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Aura | Studio ,1BA | $4.77 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Main is at Broadstone Atlas listed at $2,622.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $1,800 at Borchard Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Main is starting from $3,648 at The Row at Red Hill.
The best deal on a cheap South Main Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadstone Archive and starts from $4,395.
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