Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunwood Central Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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$2,150

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3623 S Bear St, Unit A

3623 S Bear St
Santa AnaCA92704

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Fairview Green
$2,292 - $3,390
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Broadstone Arden
$2,376 - $5,463
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Broadstone Arden

1951 E Dyer RdSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1214 W. Brook St
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1214 W. Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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806 S Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

806 S Broadway

806 S BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701

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Aurum
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$2,783 - $6,423
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Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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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 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 Sunwood Central 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
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Villa Del Sur Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,095
Villa Del Sol Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,140
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,267
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,275
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunwood Central, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunwood Central area is the $2.87 price per square foot The Kingston Model at Wimbledon Glen in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value Sunwood Central apartment is the 2733 W Keller Ave Model at 2733 W Keller Ave, Unit W Keller Apt 1 starting at $4,000 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the South Harbor 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.
Wimbledon GlenThe Kingston2BR,2.5BA$2.87
2733 W Keller Ave, Unit W Keller Apt 12733 W Keller Ave3BR,2BA$3.08
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.97
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Peartree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunwood Central, Santa Ana, CA

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

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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 Versailles on the Lake Apartments listed at $2,275.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunwood Central Apartment is $1,800 at Borchard Apartments.

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 $2,650 at Emerald Terrace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunwood Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunwood Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cape and starts from $3,955.

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