
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Retreat area of Santa Ana.


Portofino Apartments

Flower Terrace

Bush Terrace

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Paloma

PRISMA

Santa Ana Arts Collective

City Gardens Apartments

511 E Washington Ave
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Parc Square Apartments

Durant Court

Tradewinds Apartments

Waterstone Park

Bush Court Apartments

Studio One Apartments

1905 N Bush St

Park Tower

The Courtyard
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1413 N Spurgeon St

710 W. Washington Ave.

BROADWAY PLAZA

The Imperial Apartments

Washington Terrace Apartments

1604-1608 Parton Street

The Islander Apartments

1101 N. Flower St.

1524-1530 N Sycamore St
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3607 W Park Balboa Ave

400 S Flower St

Towne Centre at Orange

Eleven 10

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Vita Apartment Homes

Avel Apartment Homes

348-350 S Bedford Rd

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CAMEO
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La Veta Vista

Windsor Main Place
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 | $2,682 | $2,416 | $5,815 |
| The Retreat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,725 | $8,225 |
| The Retreat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,300 | $9,013 |
| The Retreat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,407 | $4,382 | $4,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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 Ross Towers priced from $1,725. The Imperial Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable The Retreat apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,044 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 1604-1608 Parton Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| Vita Apartment Homes | Vivo- S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,526 |
| Paloma | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
| Avel Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,588 |
| Eleven 10 | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,592 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Retreat, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Retreat area is the $3.35 price per square foot Plan 12 Model at PRISMA in the in the Santa Ana neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value The Retreat apartment is the B1 Model at Windsor Main Place starting at $3,308 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Old Towne 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRISMA | Plan 12 | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| Windsor Main Place | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Portofino Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 906 Square... | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Avel Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Vita Apartment Homes | Vivo- S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| The Imperial Apartments | Studio AA | Studio ,1BA | $4.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Retreat, Santa Ana, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,592.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Retreat?
The cheapest apartment in The Retreat is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in The Retreat costs $4,387.
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 16 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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