
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Santa Ana Heights Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,600 (47 Rentals)
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Newport Bay Terrace

Missions at Back Bay

Vercanta Newport Beach

Eastside Cottages

2544-2546 Orange Ave

181 Del Mar Ave

2417 Orange Ave

2649-2659 Orange Ave
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2451 Elden Ave

2522 Elden 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

2641 Santa Ana Ave

2421 Elden Ave

2639-2649 Orange Ave

985 Valencia St

2545 Elden Ave

2645 Santa Ana Ave
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2669 Orange Ave

2565 Santa Ana Ave

181-183 Santa Isabel Ave

2445-2449 Orange Ave

2660 Elden Ave

2677 Orange Ave

2569 Santa Ana Ave

2310 Santa Ana Ave

2522 Santa Ana Ave
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2546 Santa Ana Ave

2633 Elden Ave

2673 Orange Ave

998 El Camino Dr

2637 Elden Ave

2470 Santa Ana Ave

2674 Elden Ave.

Monticello West Apartments

Orange Bungalows
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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 | $2,649 | $2,589 | $2,855 |
| West Santa Ana Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| West Santa Ana Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,371 | $4,371 | $4,371 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 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 Vercanta Newport Beach priced from $2,589. Newport Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable West Santa Ana Heights apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercanta Newport Beach | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,589 |
| Newport Bay Terrace | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 2545 Elden Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3,550 |
| Fairway Villas Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $4,371 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Santa Ana Heights, CA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Santa Ana Heights area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes in the in the Avenue One neighborhood starting from $4,371. The second greatest value West Santa Ana Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2545 Elden Ave starting at $3,550 with a $4.08 price per square foot in the Santa Ana Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Villas Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| 2545 Elden Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| Newport Bay Terrace | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 985 Valencia St, Unit Unit 3 | 985 Valencia St | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Vercanta Newport Beach | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
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