
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)
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Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,552 | $1,800 | $4,169 |
Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $1,691 | $4,737 |
Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $2,019 | $5,717 |
Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $3,150 | $5,625 |
Washington Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Warwick Square priced from $1,706. Beechwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Beechwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Portofino Apartments | Studio Apartment Home with Full Kitchen and Bat... | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Imperial Apartments | Studio Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.93 price per square foot B5 Model at CAMEO in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave starting at $2,550 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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CAMEO | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave | 213 W Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Arroyo Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
City Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
The Arbors Santa Ana | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
The Regent | 1 Bed, 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
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Getting Around the Washington Square Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square is under $2,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is Warwick Square which is listed at $1,706, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $4,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square?
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 Washington Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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