Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilshire Square Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $1,100 (3 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703

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property at 517 Sunset St

$2,100 - $3,900

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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703

Wilshire Square, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA

As of May 23, 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 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 Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.75
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
The Regent2Bed, 2Ba2BR,2BA$2.74
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.99
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilshire Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilshire Square?

There are currently 858 Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $8,083. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilshire Square ranging from $1,150 to $4,500.

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 $1,150 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,358.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilshire Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilshire Square range from $2,492 to $5,463, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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