
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

Flower Terrace

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

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Parton Apartments

406 W Washington Ave

1027 N Parton St

1408 N Broadway St

425-427 W Washington Ave

820-822 W Washington Ave
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822 N Flower St

1314 N Garnsey St

1609 N Parton St

1513 N Van Ness Ave

Van Ness Apartments

1014 N Parton St

1308-1320 N Sycamore St

1522 N Van Ness Ave

1228 N Broadway

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850 N. Van Ness Ave.

Riverine Apartments

1105 N. Flower St.

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Canterbury Square Apartments

Washington Terrace Apartments

1604-1608 Parton Street

1525 N Durant St

Verona
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Durant Court

BROADWAY PLAZA

Ross Manor Apartments

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Ross and Durant 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 | $1,998 | $1,832 | $2,127 |
| Willard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $2,044 | $2,556 |
| Willard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $2,472 | $2,895 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 W. Washington Ave. | Studio - 710 W Washington Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,044 |
| Washington Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ ADA Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 888 on Main | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
| 1101 N. Flower St. | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,495 |
| 850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C) | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 1101 N. Flower St. | 2BD x 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| 888 on Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Washington Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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