Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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La Placita Cinco
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

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

BROADWAY PLAZA

1610 N BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92706
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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 Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,557. Beechwood Apartments in the Meredith Parkwood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Beechwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Park City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Village MeadowsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.91 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,399. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nineteen013 Bed / 2.0 Bath3BR,2BA$2.91
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
Mango TreeShangri-La2BR,2BA$3.03
La Veta GrandRemodeled with W/D 2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes1/1 UB1BR,1BA$2.92
105 Monterey Pines Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Village MeadowsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.03
The Regent1 Bed, 1 Ba1BR,1BA$3.08

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Santa, CA

Ranked #878

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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