Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (95 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 517 Sunset St

$2,100 - $3,900

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$2,100 - $3,900
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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703

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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $7,887
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
Senior Living
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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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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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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 Santiago Villas Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santiago Villas Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,855
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,900
710 W. Washington Ave.Studio - 710 W Washington AveStudio,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the Remodeled with W/D 2x2 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $2,795 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Old Towne 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Park City Apartment HomesPark City - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.98
Moss CreekThe Cedar2BR,1BA$2.97
Portofino Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 906 Square...2BR,2BA$3.04
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
The Grove Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77

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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!

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 $1,904.

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

The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is Park Tower which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $3,697.

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 31 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 $861 which is $2,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square.

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