
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,600 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Santa Ana Heights area of Santa Ana.


Newport Bay Terrace

Missions at Back Bay

Vercanta Newport Beach

2544-2546 Orange Ave

181 Del Mar Ave

2649-2659 Orange Ave

2451 Elden Ave

Eastside Cottages
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2522 Elden Ave

2417 Orange Ave

2656 Elden Ave

2680 Santa Ana Ave

126 Monte Vista

2427 Orange Ave

2350 Santa Ana Ave

2551 Elden Ave

2558 Orange Ave
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2536 Santa Ana Ave

2448 Elden Ave

2522 Orange Ave

2421 Elden Ave

2639-2649 Orange Ave

985 Valencia St

2641 Santa Ana Ave

2641 Elden Ave

2445-2449 Orange Ave
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2660 Elden Ave

181-183 Santa Isabel Ave

2669 Orange Ave

2565 Santa Ana Ave

2645 Santa Ana Ave

2545 Elden Ave

2569 Santa Ana Ave

2633 Elden Ave

2673 Orange Ave
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2522 Santa Ana Ave

2546 Santa Ana Ave

2677 Orange Ave

998 El Camino Dr

2470 Santa Ana Ave

2637 Elden Ave

2310 Santa Ana Ave

2674 Elden Ave.

Monticello West Apartments
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Orange Bungalows

302-318 Monte Vista Ave

Country Club Gardens
West Santa Ana Heights, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Santa Ana Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Santa Ana Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $2,336 | $2,799 |
| West Santa Ana Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $2,624 | $2,895 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Santa Ana Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Santa Ana Heights area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Missions at Back Bay priced from $2,336. Vercanta Newport Beach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,537. Here are the most affordable West Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missions at Back Bay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,336 |
| Vercanta Newport Beach | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,537 |
| Newport Bay Terrace | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Ana Heights, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.10 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Missions at Back Bay in the in the Avenue One neighborhood starting from $2,336. The second greatest value West Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Newport Bay Terrace starting at $2,595 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Avenue One neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Santa Ana Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missions at Back Bay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Newport Bay Terrace | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Vercanta Newport Beach | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Santa Ana Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Ana Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Santa Ana Heights Apartment is $2,336 at Missions at Back Bay.
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