Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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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 BROADWAY PLAZA priced from $1,650. Warwick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Square apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,706
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Square area is the $2.06 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 $2,450. The second greatest value Wilshire Square apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.79 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.
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.99
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.62
Villa Portofino1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan B1BR,1BA$2.98
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02
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 859 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,691 to $5,716. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire Square ranging from $950 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 $950 to $12,990 with an average monthly rent of $5,728.

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