Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
Senior Living
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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Waterstone Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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The Retreat, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Retreat Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Retreat area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP priced from $1,895. Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable The Retreat apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
807-811 W. 15th Street1 Bed 1 Bath - 807 W 15th St1BR,1BA$2,025
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050
Towne Centre at OrangeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Retreat, CA

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Retreat area is the $3.34 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at PRISMA in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value The Retreat apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Ross Towers starting at $2,145 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Retreat apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PRISMAPlan 21BR,1BA$3.34
Ross Towers2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.71
Windsor Main PlaceA11BR,1BA$3.59
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.46
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.07
Portofino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Tri-Level Loft Apartment Home ...1BR,1BA$3.76
Towne Centre at OrangeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.62
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Retreat, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #51

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Retreat Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Retreat?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Retreat is under $2,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Retreat?

The cheapest apartment in The Retreat is 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in The Retreat costs $4,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Retreat?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in The Retreat that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!