
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Santa, CA (56 Rentals)


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Rafferty

888 on Main

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Metro East Senior Park 62+

106 Villa Pointe Apartments

Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments

Bush Terrace

0 Mitchell Ave

2538 W California St

1000 W MacArthur Blvd

1014 Mirasol St

3050 S Bristol St

9 MacArthur Pl
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Santa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Studio Apartments | $2,406 | $1,560 | $4,176 |
| Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,662 | $10,000+ |
| Santa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $1,977 | $7,945 |
| Santa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,029 | $2,755 | $5,105 |
| Santa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $3,055 | $3,055 |
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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 974 square feet priced from $3,538. Nineteen01 in the Santa Ana neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 860 square feet and currently listed start at $2,747. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafferty | A14DP | 974 Sq Ft | $3,538 |
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 860 Sq Ft | $2,747 |
| The Aspens Fairhaven | Evergreen | 850 Sq Ft | $2,940 |
| Windsor Main Place | A2 | 849 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| Vita Apartment Homes | Vera-A5 | 797 Sq Ft | $2,888 |
| Eleven10 | A3 | 780 Sq Ft | $3,152 |
| 133 Santa Clara Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 775 Sq Ft | $2,220 |
| Paloma | A13 | 756 Sq Ft | $2,895 |
| The Arbors Santa Ana | 1 BR, 1 BA | 750 Sq Ft | $2,249 |
| PRISMA | Plan 2 | 697 Sq Ft | $2,885 |
Cheapest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,662 at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the Santa Ana neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Ross Towers starting at $1,745 in the Bristol neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa is currently $2,798. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | $1,662 |
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,745 |
| Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,800 |
| 1413 N. Spurgeon St Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,895 |
| Casa De Porter Apartments | 1bd/1ba - unit type | $1,950 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | $1,995 |
| Park City View | One Bedroom | $1,995 |
| BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B) | $2,000 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | $2,015 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | $2,050 |
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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 $1,662.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa is $2,798.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa is a 974 square feet unit starting from $3,538 at Rafferty.
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