
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wilshire Square area of Santa Ana.


707 N Baker St

2302 W Flora St

2302 W Flora St

2719 Mar Les Ln

2719 Mar Les Ln

932 W Highland St, Unit Studio

1311 S Ross St

Borchard Apartments
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Minnie Apartments

Excelsior Apartments

Emerald Terrace Apartments 2

317 S Flower St

La Placita Cinco

Santa Ana Arts Collective

Villa Sonata Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

511 E Washington Ave
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Parc Square Apartments

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514 E Wellington Ave

2230 S Hickory St

Durant Court

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Tradewinds Apartments

Highland Apartments

Cypress Apartments
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Saddleback Lodge

The Palms at South Coast

George Wright House Apartments

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Studio One Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

Heninger Village Apartments

Garden Court Apartments
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1409 W. Lingan Lane

1214 W. Brook St

BROADWAY PLAZA

The Courtyard

Villa Portofino

1413 N Spurgeon St

411 N Eastwood Ave

Park Tower

Park Town Apartments
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Flower Terrace Senior Community

710 W. Washington Ave.
Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Square Studio Apartments | $2,883 | $1,695 | $5,319 |
| Wilshire Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $1,800 | $7,957 |
| Wilshire Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $2,100 | $7,756 |
| Wilshire Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,734 | $2,492 | $5,695 |
| Wilshire Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Wilshire Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Square area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1214 W. Brook St priced from $1,750. Borchard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 W. Brook St | 1 Bed 1 Bath (Unit E) | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 710 W. Washington Ave. | Studio - 710 W Washington Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,904 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,073 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.33 price per square foot 16584 Lorelei Ln Model at 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16584 Lorelei Ln, Unit 16584 Lorelei. Main House | 16584 Lorelei Ln | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.33 |
| Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Newly Renovated Spanish Villa Apartment Homes in Santa Ana | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
| 3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Square is under $2,073.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Square?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Square is 1214 W. Brook St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Wilshire Square costs $4,944.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Square?
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 8 regular apartments in Wilshire Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilshire Square?
Cheap apartments in Wilshire Square have an average cost of $1,470 which is $3,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Square.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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