Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (70 Rentals)

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Rafferty
$2,295 - $9,683
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1506 W Anahurst Pl

Santa AnaCA92704
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1214 W. Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W. Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706

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Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

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 Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Park City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
888 on MainS5Studio,1BA$2,027
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
First Street3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,051. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
First Street3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.70
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilshire Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilshire Square is at Park City View listed at $1,825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Square Apartment is $1,725 at Ross Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilshire Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilshire Square is starting from $2,395 at The Regent.

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