Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (87 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706

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property at 517 Sunset St

$2,100 - $3,900

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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703
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Broadstone Arden
$2,188 - $5,463
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Broadstone Arden

1951 E Dyer RdSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Rafferty
$2,295 - $7,834
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park on First
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$2,530 - $5,681
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Broadstone Atlas
$2,795 - $4,755
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Broadstone Atlas

2590 Red Hill AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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1401 W. Walnut St.
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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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1401 S Standard Ave
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1401 S Standard Ave

1401 S Standard 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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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 Borchard Apartments priced from $1,800. Minnie 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Santa Ana Birch Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Flower TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,044
Washington Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan D1BR,1BA$2,050
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Townhome - B4 Model at Reserve at South Coast starting at $3,059 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Valley Adams 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 Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Reserve at South CoastTwo Bedroom Two Bath Townhome - B42BR,2BA$2.84
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Versailles- 1 BD, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.44
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77

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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 Broadstone Arden listed at $1,984.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilshire Square Apartment is $1,800 at Borchard Apartments.

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 $2,250 at BROADWAY PLAZA.

What is the most affordable Wilshire Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilshire Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Archways Santa Ana and starts from $2,492.

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