Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willard Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (56 Rentals)

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1101 N. Flower St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

1101 N. Flower St.

1101 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Ross Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Commons

1223 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Ross Apartments
Studio Apartments

Ross Apartments

1501 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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1027 N Parton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1027 N Parton St

1027 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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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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Parton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parton Apartments

1015 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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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1525 N Durant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1525 N Durant St

1525 N Durant StSanta 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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Verona
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona

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

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1311 N Ross St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1311 N Ross St

1311 N Ross StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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American City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

American City Apartments

333-339 Halesworth StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Flower Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flower Apartments

1605 N Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Tobi Ishi Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobi Ishi Apartments

1030 N Parton StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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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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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

Cheapest Available Willard Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
888 on MainS5Studio,1BA$2,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willard, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willard area is the $2.14 price per square foot 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Willard apartment is the S2 Model at 888 on Main starting at $2,136 with a $4.25 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.
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
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 $2,339 at 888 on Main.

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