Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunwood Central Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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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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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703

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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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806 S Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

806 S Broadway

806 S BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bishop Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bishop Apartments

1003 W Bishop StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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The Cape
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626

Sunwood Central, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunwood Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunwood Central area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3400 South Main Street priced from $2,100. Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Sunwood Central apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11B1BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Del Sol Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,230
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,272
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunwood Central, CA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunwood Central area is the $2.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street in the in the Valley Adams neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Sunwood Central apartment is the Plan B Model at Santa Fe Village starting at $3,555 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunwood Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$3.20
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.26
Courtyards At South CoastGrayson2BR,2BA$3.35
Fairview GreenMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.35
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlaceRodin1BR,1BA$3.26
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.16
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$3.29
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunwood Central, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Santa Ana, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Sunwood Central, Santa Ana, and the greater Santa Ana area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunwood Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunwood Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunwood Central is at 3400 Avenue of the Arts listed at $2,398.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunwood Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunwood Central Apartment is $2,100 at 3400 South Main Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunwood Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunwood Central is starting from $2,784 at South Coast Racquet Club.

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