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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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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1314 N Garnsey St
8 Bedroom Apartments

1314 N Garnsey St

1314 N Garnsey StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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Ancona Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancona Apartments

1001 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703

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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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1525 N Durant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1525 N Durant St

1525 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,745. 888 on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,127. Here are the most affordable Willard apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
888 on MainS5Studio,1BA$2,127
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willard, CA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willard area is the $3.46 price per square foot 2BD x 2BA Model at 1101 N. Flower St. in the in the Bristol neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Willard apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Ross Towers starting at $1,745 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Bristol 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.
1101 N. Flower St.2BD x 2BA2BR,2BA$3.46
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
888 on MainS2Studio ,1BA$4.25

Getting Around the Willard Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Willard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Willard is at 888 on Main listed at $2,127.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willard Apartment is $1,745 at Ross Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Willard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willard is starting from $2,595 at 1101 N. Flower St..

Expert Rental Resources

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