Cheap Apartments for Rent near Santa, CA from $1,560 (55 Rentals)

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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $10,007

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park on First
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$2,470 - $5,497

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Paloma
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$2,489 - $4,229

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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CAMEO
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$2,604

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

CAMEO

1055 W Town And Country RdOrange, CA 92868
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Minnie Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Minnie Apartments

1414-1422 S Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Borchard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Borchard Apartments

1202-1210 E Borchard AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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BROADWAY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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Park Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

215 E 15th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park City View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Downtown Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Downtown Apartments

1054 W Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Santa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the Santa Ana neighborhood priced from $1,560. Ross Towers in the Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio, 1BA$1,560
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,745
888 on MainL9Studio, 1BA$1,769
Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,800
The RegentStudioStudio, 1BA$1,850
1413 N. Spurgeon St Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,895
Casa De Porter Apartments1bd/1ba - unit type1BR, 1BA$1,950
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,995
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,995
BROADWAY PLAZA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B)1BR, 1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tustin Village Apartments in the Tustin neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments in the City Center neighborhood starting at $2,780 with a $2.73 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.68
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR, 2BA$2.73
Mango TreeShangri-La2BR, 2BA$2.93
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR, 2BA$2.68
Hana Kiki1A 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$2.98
850 N. Van Ness Ave.2BD x 1 BA2BR, 1BA$2.94
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.86
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$3.00
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.56
1413 N. Spurgeon St Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$3.02

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa is at Metro East Senior Park 62+ listed at $1,560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment is $1,662 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa is starting from $1,977 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

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