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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 | $2,498 | $1,587 | $4,169 |
| Santa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,689 | $4,737 |
| Santa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $2,009 | $5,714 |
| Santa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $3,595 | $4,990 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers in the Bristol neighborhood priced from $1,735. The Regent in the Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| The Regent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,904 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $4,041. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Emerald Terrace Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the City Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Casa De Porter Apartments | 2bd/2ba - unit type | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Ross Towers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| 133 Santa Clara Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
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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 Park City View listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment is $1,735 at Ross Towers.
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 $2,295 at Ross Towers.
What is the most affordable Santa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Veta Grand and starts from $3,200.
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