Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Adams Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (56 Rentals)

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Fairview Green
$2,185 - $3,348
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Rafferty
$2,295 - $9,309
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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property at 1506 W Anahurst Pl

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1506 W Anahurst Pl

Santa AnaCA92704

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New Hope Property
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703

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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1214 W. Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W. Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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The Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4120 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Birch Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Manor

319 S Birch StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Downtown Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Downtown Apartments

1054 W Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Parkside Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Court

4200 W 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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806 S Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

806 S Broadway

806 S BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701
property at 700 W 3rd St

$2,400 - $3,200

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700 W 3rd St

Santa AnaCA92701
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Aspen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Village

3600 Aspen Village WaySanta Ana, CA 92704
property at 17200 Newhope St

$1,895 - $2,850

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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valley Adams Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley Adams area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Santa Ana Birch Apartments priced from $1,860. Vintage Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Valley Adams apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,025
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11B1BR,1BA$2,125
Parkside CourtCaribbean1BR,1BA$2,139
Bentley Parke1BR, 1BA - Type A1BR,1BA$2,149
Villa Del Sol Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,150
California Palms Apartments11B1BR,1BA$2,170
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,185
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location1BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Adams, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Adams area is the $3.23 price per square foot Birch Model at Aspen Village in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Valley Adams apartment is the 2Bed, 2Ba Model at The Regent starting at $2,395 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Adams apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.11
South Coast Racquet Club1.1x1BR,1BA$3.08
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location1BR,1BA$3.12
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Vintage Woods ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.07
Bentley Parke1BR, 1BA - Type A1BR,1BA$3.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Adams Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Valley Adams?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Valley Adams is under $2,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley Adams?

The cheapest apartment in Valley Adams is Santa Ana Birch Apartments which is listed at $1,860, while the average apartment in Valley Adams costs $4,129.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valley Adams?

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 Valley Adams that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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