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

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Broadstone Atlas
$2,583 - $4,755
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta 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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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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La Gema Del Barrio
Studio Apartments

La Gema Del Barrio

638-642 E Adams 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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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio,1BA$2,506
Broadstone AtlasThe SparkStudio,1BA$2,583
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADOStudio,1BA$2,707
The Row at Red HillA3 - PHII1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77
Broadstone ArdenThe AspireStudio ,1BA$4.05
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADOStudio ,1BA$4.43
The Row at Red HillS1 - PHIIStudio ,1BA$4.97
Broadstone AtlasThe AuraStudio ,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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