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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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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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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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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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Santa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,557. Garden Court Apartments in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,691. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,691
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Fairhaven VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,950
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015
888 on MainS5Studio,1BA$2,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby

As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.77 price per square foot Classic 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Nineteen01 starting at $3,375 with a $2.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Veta GrandClassic 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.77
Nineteen012 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.97
Mango TreeAloha2BR,1.5BA$2.92
RaffertyA161BR,1BA$2.85
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa, CA

Ranked #635

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,587.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Apartment is $1,557 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 $2,009 at Metro East Senior Park 62+.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.