
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA (53 Rentals)


Paloma

Vita Apartment Homes

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Rafferty

888 on Main

PRISMA

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Nineteen01

Las Fuentes

The Aspens Fairhaven

The Arbors Santa Ana
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Park on First

Villa Del Sol Apartments

LAKE DIANNE

Excelsior Apartments

Ross Towers

Casa De Porter Apartments

Village Meadows

Santa Ana Birch Apartments

Borchard Apartments

Minnie Apartments
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133 Santa Clara Apartments

CAMEO

Eleven 10

Fairhaven Village

Park Magnolia Apartment Homes

105 Monterey Pines Apartments

Portofino Apartments

River House Apartments

Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes

Mango Tree
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San Tropez

Metro East Senior Park 62+

106 Villa Pointe Apartments

Flower Terrace

Bush Terrace

11016 Paloma Ave

3500 S Greenville St

660 S Glassell St

17230 Newhope St
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The Village Apartments

1413 N Spurgeon St

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Warwick Square

Park City View

Park Downtown Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

Birchwood Apartments

Park Tower

Garden Court Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Studio Apartments | $2,512 | $1,100 | $4,176 |
| Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,250 | $7,841 |
| Santa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $2,009 | $7,750 |
| Santa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $2,492 | $4,983 |
| Santa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $2,762 | $2,762 |
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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 Nineteen01 in the City Center neighborhood and is 974 square feet priced from $2,747. The Aspens Fairhaven in the Old Towne neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $2,590. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen01 | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 974 Sq Ft | $2,747 |
| The Aspens Fairhaven | Evergreen | 850 Sq Ft | $2,590 |
| Windsor Main Place | A2 | 849 Sq Ft | $2,665 |
| Eleven 10 | A5 | 844 Sq Ft | $3,077 |
| Vita Apartment Homes | Vanda-A6 | 798 Sq Ft | $2,848 |
| Paloma | A16 | 784 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| 133 Santa Clara Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 775 Sq Ft | $2,185 |
| Rafferty | A2 | 773 Sq Ft | $3,139 |
| Park on First | A1.2 | 768 Sq Ft | $2,885 |
| Avel Apartment Homes | A4 | 766 Sq Ft | $2,905 |
Cheapest Available Santa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 04, 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 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Borchard Apartments starting at $1,800 in the South Main neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa is currently $2,736. 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 | $1,250 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,800 |
| Minnie Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,800 |
| Santa Ana Birch Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $1,860 |
| Warwick Square | A | $1,904 |
| Park Downtown Apartments | 1x1 | $2,015 |
| Flower Terrace | One Bedroom | $2,044 |
| Village Meadows | Plan A | $2,050 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,085 |
| Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes | 11B | $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 $1,250.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa is $2,736.
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 $2,747 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 425 sq ft.
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