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830 E Tularosa Ave

15621 California St

450 E 4th St
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645 E Central Ave

1345 Cabrillo Park Dr

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1010 W MacArthur Blvd
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3050 S Bristol St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,432 | $2,850 | $5,300 |
Santa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,833 | $1,200 | $4,800 |
Santa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,907 | $3,700 | $8,800 |
Santa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,299 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
Santa 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,350 | $1,200 | $5,500 |
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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. Warwick Square in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.92 price per square foot Aloha Model at Mango Tree in the in the Panorama Heights neighborhood starting from $3,074. 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. |
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Mango Tree | Aloha | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
La Veta Grand | Remodeled 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
133 Santa Clara Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
Portofino Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 906 Square... | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
The Arbors Santa Ana | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa?
There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,557 to $6,083. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa ranging from $1,200 to $8,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa ranges from $1,200 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,428.
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