Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willard Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,000 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Willard area of Santa Ana.

Ross Manor

850 N. Van Ness Ave.
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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 |
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Willard Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $2,127 | $2,339 |
Willard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,985 | $2,596 |
Willard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $2,550 | $2,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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888 on Main | S5 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave | 213 W Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
888 on Main | S2 | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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