
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,037 (40 Rentals)
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Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments

Portofino Apartments

Bush Terrace

Ross Towers

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Paloma

Santa Ana Arts Collective

City Gardens Apartments
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Waterstone Park

Bush Court Apartments

Studio One Apartments

1905 N Bush St
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Park Tower

The Courtyard

1413 N Spurgeon St

1418 North French Street

807-811 W. 15th Street

710 W. Washington Ave.

BROADWAY PLAZA

The Imperial Apartments
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1105 N. Flower St.

Washington Terrace Apartments

The Islander Apartments

1101 N. Flower St.

1524-1530 N Sycamore St

3607 W Park Balboa Ave

3603 W Park Balboa Ave, Unit 3603

Towne Centre at Orange
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Park City Apartment Homes

Vita Apartment Homes

Avel Apartment Homes

Eleven10

318-320 S Bedford Rd

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CAMEO

La Veta Vista

Windsor Main Place
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The Retreat, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Retreat?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat Studio Apartments | $2,471 | $1,495 | $2,701 |
| The Retreat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,150 | $3,242 |
| The Retreat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $2,300 | $4,032 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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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 Park Tower priced from $1,775. Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable The Retreat apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1418 North French Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 807-811 W. 15th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 807 W 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,345 |
| Vita Apartment Homes | Vivo- S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,476 |
| 1105 N. Flower St. | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1105 N. Flower St | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Retreat, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Retreat area is the $3.00 price per square foot Park City - 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Park City Apartment Homes in the in the The Retreat neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value The Retreat apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Hana Kiki starting at $2,850 with a $3.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Hana Kiki | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
| Portofino Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 906 Square... | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Windsor Main Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 1418 North French Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
| Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
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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 $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Retreat?
The cheapest apartment in The Retreat is Park Tower which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in The Retreat costs $2,899.
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 18 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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