Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $965 (108 Rentals)

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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $9,668
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 W 3rd St, Unit A312

600 W 3rd St
Santa AnaCA92701
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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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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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Waterstone Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterstone Park

2833 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at The Regent priced from $1,850. Santa Ana Birch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
405 W 10th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Palmyra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
1410 S Minnie St1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
888 on MainL9Studio,1BA$1,944
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
First Street3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2,051
FairhavenPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at First Street starting at $2,746 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
La Veta GrandRemodeled 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.84
Moss Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 965 Sq. F...2BR,2BA$2.99
City PlazaTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.68
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.65
FairhavenPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.78
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
405 W 10th St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington Square is at The Regent listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Square Apartment is $1,860 at Santa Ana Birch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Square is starting from $2,161 at The Grove Senior.

What is the most affordable Washington Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at First Street and starts from $2,051.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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