1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA (55 Rentals)

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Paloma
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$2,473 - $2,822
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$2,403 - $3,884
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$7

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$2,410 - $3,891
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $5,361
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$2,224 - $5,714
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$7

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$2,231 - $5,721
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21

Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Nineteen01
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$2,417 - $2,908
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$2,417 - $4,620
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$146

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$2,563 - $4,766
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Nineteen01

1901 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Aspens Fairhaven
$2,415 - $2,665
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$2,371 - $3,206
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$44

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$2,415 - $3,250
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The Aspens Fairhaven

1201 E Fairhaven AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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The Arbors Santa Ana
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$2,263
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$2,259 - $3,042
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$4

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$2,263 - $3,046
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The Arbors Santa Ana

1100-1200 E Fairhaven AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park on First
Rent Specials
$2,649 - $2,972
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$2,184 - $5,524
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$33

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$2,217 - $5,557
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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CAMEO
$2,785 - $2,885
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$2,785 - $4,190
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$34

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$2,819 - $4,224
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CAMEO

1055 W Town And Country RdOrange, CA 92868
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San Tropez
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$1,850
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$1,842
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$1,850
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San Tropez

2800 W 17th StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Warwick Square
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Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta 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 Nineteen01 in the City Center neighborhood and is 974 square feet priced from $2,563. Avel Apartment Homes in the Old Towne neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 871 square feet and currently listed start at $2,979. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath974 Sq Ft$2,563
Avel Apartment HomesA7D871 Sq Ft$2,979
The Aspens FairhavenEvergreen850 Sq Ft$2,565
Windsor Main PlaceA2849 Sq Ft$2,711
Eleven 10A5844 Sq Ft$3,172
Vita Apartment HomesA5797 Sq Ft$3,098
Tustin Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA768 Sq Ft$2,500
CAMEOA4757 Sq Ft$2,919
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,850
PRISMAPlan 2697 Sq Ft$2,545

Cheapest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,689 at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa 1 Bedroom is the The Biscay Model at San Tropez starting at $1,850 in the Central City neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa is currently $2,673. 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$1,689
San TropezThe Biscay$1,850
Park City ViewOne Bedroom$1,899
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,911
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,950
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type$1,950
Bush Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan C$2,050
Village MeadowsPlan A$2,050
Alders Apartment Company1 Bed W/ Carport-Upstairs$2,050
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,095

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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 $1,689.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa is $2,673.

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 $2,563 at Nineteen01.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa is currently 566 sq ft.

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