Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,300 (3 Rentals)

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323 W 10th St

Santa AnaCA92701

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Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.48 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street in the in the Valley Adams neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $2,974 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights 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.
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Nineteen012 Bed / 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A1522 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$2.45
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Downstairs & Big Backyard1BR,1BA$3.21
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilshire Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilshire Square?

There are currently 862 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,691 to $5,901. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire Square ranging from $1,350 to $12,990.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilshire Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilshire Square ranges from $1,350 to $12,990 with an average monthly rent of $5,262.

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