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450 E 4th St

4918 W 5th St
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1415 N Durant St

2046 S Mountain View Ave

414 N Clark St
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865 N Glassell 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 | $3,235 | $2,399 | $5,300 |
Santa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,948 | $3,250 | $6,000 |
Santa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,674 | $3,900 | $6,795 |
Santa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,750 | $5,500 | $6,000 |
Santa 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Garden Court Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
Park City View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the Aloha Model at Mango Tree starting at $3,074 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Panorama Heights 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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Nineteen01 | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Mango Tree | Aloha | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
Rafferty | A16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Emerald Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Garden Court Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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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 $5,714. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa ranging from $1,900 to $6,795.
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 $1,900 to $6,795 with an average monthly rent of $4,168.
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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.

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.

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.