1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA (51 Rentals)

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BROADWAY PLAZA
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BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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Warwick Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park City View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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PRISMA
1 Bedroom Apartments

PRISMA

301 Jeanette LnSanta Ana, CA 92705

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Santa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa, CA is found at Rafferty in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood and is 1,028 square feet priced from $2,920. Nineteen01 in the City Center neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 967 square feet and currently listed start at $2,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RaffertyA161,028 Sq Ft$2,920
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath967 Sq Ft$2,600
The Aspens FairhavenEvergreen850 Sq Ft$2,540
Windsor Main PlaceA2849 Sq Ft$2,615
Eleven 10A5844 Sq Ft$3,077
Avel Apartment HomesA6798 Sq Ft$2,850
Vita Apartment HomesA5797 Sq Ft$2,875
Tustin Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA768 Sq Ft$2,500
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,850
PRISMAPlan 2697 Sq Ft$2,730

Cheapest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,557 at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa 1 Bedroom is the One Bed Model at Garden Court Apartments starting at $1,691 in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa is currently $2,740. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom$1,557
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bed$1,691
Park City ViewOne Bedroom$1,850
Warwick SquareA$1,904
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC1 Bed/ 1 Bath$1,950
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba$2,000
Park Downtown Apartments1x1$2,015
Village MeadowsPlan A$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs$2,050
Park TowerOne Bedroom$2,050

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Santa, CA

Ranked #635

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,557.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa is $2,740.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa is a 1,028 square feet unit starting from $2,920 at Rafferty.

What is the average size for Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa is currently 647 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.