Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)

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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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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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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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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

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

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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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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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta 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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349 S Lemon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Palmyra Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,735. Park City View 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,735
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Orange GrovePlan S1Studio,1BA$1,862
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Imperial Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.78 price per square foot Remodeled with W/D 2x2 Model at La Veta Grand in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2252 N Bristol St Model at 2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST starting at $3,000 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Central City 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.
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.78
2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST2252 N Bristol St2BR,2BA$3.00
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.01
Moss CreekThe Ponderosa2BR,2BA$2.96
City PlazaOne Bedroom w TWO Walk-In Closets1BR,1BA$2.78
FairhavenPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.84
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #38

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Ana, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 $1,999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,735, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $3,695.

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 22 regular apartments in Washington Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington Square?

Cheap apartments in Washington Square have an average cost of $225 which is $3,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square.

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