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

Borchard Apartments

Minnie Apartments

1800 S. Broadway Ave.
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1820 S Broadway

1409 S Standard Ave

1401 S Standard Ave

1311-1315 S Main St

1705 Evergreen St

2015-2017 Hickory St

1609 Cedar St
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1419 S Sycamore St

2402-2412 Evergreen St

La Gema Del Barrio

1817 Cedar St

2143 Oak St

1434 S Sycamore St

Evergreen Apartments
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Evergreen Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

1230 E Borchard Ave

Evergreen Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1434-1438 Minnie St

Southtown
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1810 S. Broadway

1234 E Borchard Ave

1426 Minnie St
South Main, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Main?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Main Studio Apartments | $2,948 | $2,508 | $3,733 |
| South Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $1,800 | $4,138 |
| South Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $3,219 | $5,068 |
| South Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,851 | $3,495 | $5,463 |
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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 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 Arden | The Aspire | Studio,1BA | $2,506 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Spark | Studio,1BA | $2,583 |
| Broadstone Archive | THE AFICIONADO | Studio,1BA | $2,707 |
| The Row at Red Hill | A3 - PHII | 1BR,1BA | $2,708 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $2.57 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Borchard Apartments in the in the South Main neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Minnie Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4.05 |
| Broadstone Archive | THE AFICIONADO | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
| The Row at Red Hill | S1 - PHII | Studio ,1BA | $4.97 |
| Broadstone Atlas | The Aura | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
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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 Arden listed at $2,506.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $1,800 at Borchard Apartments.
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 $3,237 at Broadstone Arden.
What is the most affordable South Main Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Main Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadstone Arden and starts from $4,601.
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