Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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1820 S Broadway
Studio Apartments

1820 S Broadway

1820 S BroadwaySanta 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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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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2143 Oak St
Studio Apartments

2143 Oak St

2143 Oak 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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1817 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1817 Cedar St

1817 Cedar 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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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 Studio unit found at Broadstone Atlas priced from $2,548. Broadstone Arden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,573. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone AtlasThe AuraStudio,1BA$2,548
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio,1BA$2,573
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADOStudio,1BA$2,575
The Row at Red HillU21BR,1BA$3,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $4.27 price per square foot THE BOHEMIAN Model at Broadstone Archive in the in the South Main neighborhood starting from $3,196. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the A4 Model at The Row at Red Hill starting at $3,340 with a $4.72 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 ArchiveTHE BOHEMIAN1BR,1BA$4.27
The Row at Red HillA41BR,1BA$4.72
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio ,1BA$4.20
Broadstone AtlasThe AuraStudio ,1BA$4.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Main, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #70

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $2,548.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $2,862 at Broadstone Arden.

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 $3,474 at Broadstone Archive.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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