1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA (58 Rentals)

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Paloma
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$2,488 - $2,882
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$2,360 - $4,054
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Rafferty
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$2,333 - $5,423
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$2,333 - $7,749
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Nineteen01
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$2,588 - $3,135
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$2,734 - $5,018
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Nineteen01

1901 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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CAMEO
$2,685
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$2,719 - $3,429
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CAMEO

1055 W Town And Country RdOrange, CA 92868
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Park City View
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Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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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 $3,319. Nineteen01 in the City Center neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 974 square feet and currently listed start at $2,734. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RaffertyA161,028 Sq Ft$3,319
Nineteen011 Bed / 1 Bath974 Sq Ft$2,734
The Aspens FairhavenEvergreen850 Sq Ft$2,565
Windsor Main PlaceA2849 Sq Ft$2,689
Eleven 10A5844 Sq Ft$3,092
Park on FirstA1M808 Sq Ft$2,840
Vita Apartment HomesVanda798 Sq Ft$2,956
Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath775 Sq Ft$2,185
Market Lofts DTSA1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,850
PRISMAPlan 2697 Sq Ft$2,630

Cheapest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,250 at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Park City View starting at $1,775 in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa is currently $2,689. 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$1,250
Park City ViewOne Bedroom$1,775
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,800
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,800
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,800
Park TowerOne Bedroom$1,825
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,900
Warwick SquareA$1,904
Park Downtown Apartments1x1$2,015
Village MeadowsPlan 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 $1,250.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa is $2,689.

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 $3,319 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 590 sq ft.

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