Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willard Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)

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Ross Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Commons

1223 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1212 N Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 N Broadway

1212 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parton Place

823 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parton Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parton Arms

1010 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1505 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 N Van Ness Ave

1505 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92706

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1501 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1501 N Van Ness Ave

1501 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1509 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1509 N Van Ness Ave

1509 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1202 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1202 N Van Ness Ave

1202 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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617-619 W Lime St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

617-619 W Lime St

617-619 W Lime StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parton Apartments

1015 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1027 N Parton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1027 N Parton St

1027 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701

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822 N Flower St
1 Bedroom Apartments

822 N Flower St

822 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1314 N Garnsey St
8 Bedroom Apartments

1314 N Garnsey St

1314 N Garnsey StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1609 N Parton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1609 N Parton St

1609 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1513 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1513 N Van Ness Ave

1513 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Van Ness Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Apartments

818-822 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1014 N Parton St
Studio Apartments

1014 N Parton St

1014 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1522 N Van Ness Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1522 N Van Ness Ave

1522 N Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1228 N Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

1228 N Broadway

1228 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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850 N. Van Ness Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

850 Van Ness AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1105 N. Flower St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1105 N. Flower St.

1105 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Ross Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Apartments

1501 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1525 N Durant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1525 N Durant St

1525 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Verona
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona

1502 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Ravena
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ravena

1423 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Ancona Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancona Apartments

1001 N Flower 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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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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Cheapest Available Willard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willard area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at 710 W. Washington Ave. priced from $1,900. Flower Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,044. Here are the most affordable Willard apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
710 W. Washington Ave.Studio - 710 W Washington AveStudio,1BA$1,900
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Washington Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D1BR,1BA$2,050
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,250
888 on MainA31BR,1BA$2,310
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2,495
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willard, CA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willard area is the $3.17 price per square foot 2BD x 1 BA Model at 850 N. Van Ness Ave. in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Willard apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C) Model at BROADWAY PLAZA starting at $2,450 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.17
BROADWAY PLAZA2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C)2BR,1BA$3.20
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.33
888 on MainA11BR,1BA$4.22
Washington Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D1BR,1BA$3.85
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willard Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willard?

The cheapest apartment in Willard is Flower Terrace which is listed at $2,044, while the average apartment in Willard costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willard?

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

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