Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (11 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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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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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta 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

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 Ross Towers priced from $1,735. 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable The Retreat apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,735
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$1,999
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Retreat, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Retreat area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2252 N Bristol St Model at 2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value The Retreat apartment is the Park City - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Park City Apartment Homes starting at $2,980 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the The Retreat 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.
2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST2252 N Bristol St2BR,2BA$3.00
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.01
Windsor Main PlaceA11BR,1BA$3.49
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.46
Portofino Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Tri-Level Loft Apartment Home ...1BR,1BA$3.76
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Towne Centre at OrangeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$3.08
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Retreat, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,630.

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

The cheapest apartment in The Retreat is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,735, while the average apartment in The Retreat costs $4,062.

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 7 regular apartments in The Retreat that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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