
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Retreat Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $2,509 | $2,403 | $2,591 |
| The Retreat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,800 | $3,250 |
| The Retreat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $2,145 | $3,823 |
| The Retreat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $4,320 | $4,480 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 807-811 W. 15th Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 807 W 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Bush Terrace | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRISMA | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Windsor Main Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 1101 N. Flower St. | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
| Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Portofino Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Tri-Level Loft Apartment Home ... | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Bush Terrace | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Retreat, Santa Ana, CA
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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.
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