
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willard Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Willard area of Santa Ana.


Ross Towers

1524-1530 N Sycamore St

1101 N. Flower St.

Ross Commons

1212 N Broadway

1206-1208 N Van Ness

Parton Place

Parton Arms

1505 N Van Ness Ave
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1501 N Van Ness Ave

1509 N Van Ness Ave

1202 N Van Ness Ave

617-619 W Lime St

Parton Apartments

1408 N Broadway St

406 W Washington Ave

1027 N Parton St

425-427 W Washington Ave

820-822 W Washington Ave
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822 N Flower St

1609 N Parton St

1513 N Van Ness Ave

Van Ness Apartments

1014 N Parton St

1314 N Garnsey St

1308-1320 N Sycamore St

1522 N Van Ness Ave

1228 N Broadway

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Flower Terrace Senior Community

850 N. Van Ness Ave.

Riverine Apartments

1105 N. Flower St.

Canterbury Square Apartments

Ross Apartments

Washington Terrace Apartments

Parton Terrace Apartments

Ancona Apartments

Verona
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Ravena

1604-1608 Parton Street

1525 N Durant St

Durant Street Apartments

Hampton Court Apartments

Durant Court

BROADWAY PLAZA

1021 N. Flower St.

1311 N Ross St

American City Apartments
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Willard, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Studio Apartments | $2,114 | $1,974 | $2,385 |
| Willard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $1,614 | $2,596 |
| Willard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $2,100 | $3,155 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Willard Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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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 1021 N. Flower St. priced from $1,800. 710 W. Washington Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Willard apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1021 N. Flower St. | Studio - 1021 N. Flower Street | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 710 W. Washington Ave. | Studio - 710 W Washington Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 888 on Main | S5B | Studio,1BA | $2,385 |
| 1524-1530 N Sycamore St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willard, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willard area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 1524-1530 N Sycamore St in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Willard apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom Model at BROADWAY PLAZA starting at $2,150 with a $2.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1524-1530 N Sycamore St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 888 on Main | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willard Apartments
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 $2,150 at BROADWAY PLAZA.
Expert Rental Resources
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