
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $1,200 | $4,169 |
| Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,300 | $4,737 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $1,625 | $5,714 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $1,950 | $4,440 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Regent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Orange Grove | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,862 |
| 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,904 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Imperial Apartments | 1+1 AA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 2252 N Bristol St, Unit BRISTOL ST | 2252 N Bristol St | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Park City Apartment Homes | Park City - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Moss Creek | The Ponderosa | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| City Plaza | One Bedroom w TWO Walk-In Closets | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Fairhaven | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $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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