Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe Springs, CA from $800 (92 Rentals)

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10919 Pioneer Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10919 Pioneer Blvd

10919 Pioneer BlvdSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670
property at 12145 161st St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12145 161st St

NorwalkCA90650
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7051 Milton Ave, Unit #A
$1,475
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$1,475
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7051 Milton Ave, Unit #A

7051 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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property at 6218 Friends Ave

$1,525

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$1,525
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$1,525

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6218 Friends Ave

WhittierCA90601

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property at 5462 Cadbury Rd

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

5462 Cadbury Rd

WhittierCA90601

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property at 6318 Haviland Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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6318 Haviland Ave

WhittierCA90601
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6324 Greenleaf Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6324 Greenleaf Ave

6324 Greenleaf AveWhittier, CA 90601
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6013 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6013 Milton Ave

6013 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90601

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Villa Scala
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Scala

13955 Coteau DrWhittier, CA 90604
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8230-8234 Telegraph Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

8230-8234 Telegraph Rd

8230-8234 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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6050 Kingman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6050 Kingman Ave

6050 Kingman AveBuena Park, CA 90621
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5837 Pickering Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

5837 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601

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12159-12163 Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12159-12163 Walnut St

12159-12163 Walnut StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

14515 Leffingwell RdWhittier, CA 90604
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7315 Norwalk Blvd.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7315 Norwalk Blvd.

7315 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606
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Hawaiian Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Village

11251 S Pioneer BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650
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7622 Pickering Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7622 Pickering Ave

7622 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Royal Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Village

7642-7646 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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12535-12543 Adler Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12535-12543 Adler Dr

12535-12543 Adler DrWhittier, CA 90606
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7918 Painter Ave
Studio Apartments

7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Santa Fe Springs, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Fe Springs, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Fe Springs Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Mirada$3,490$1,70047
South Whittier$3,490$1,69520

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe Springs, CA is a Studio unit found at Fashion Park in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,595. 12535-12543 Adler Dr in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe Springs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fashion ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
12535-12543 Adler Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Glen Haven Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Rosemead Place0x1Studio,1BA$1,725
The Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Clarkdale1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,785
5447 Norwalk Blvd.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe Springs, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe Springs area is the $2.46 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Norwalk Metropointe in the in the Norwalk neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Santa Fe Springs apartment is the 2BR Model at Mulberry Gardens starting at $2,550 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Norwalk MetropointePalmetto2BR,2BA$2.46
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2.43
Florence Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.56
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Townhouse ApartmentsCozy 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.45
7739 Bradwelll Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Alondra Palm LLC1x11BR,1BA$2.49
Rosemead Place0x1Studio ,1BA$2.30
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$2.57

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Fe Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Fe Springs is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe Springs is 12535-12543 Adler Dr which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Santa Fe Springs costs $3,490.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe Springs?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Santa Fe Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Fe Springs?

Cheap apartments in Santa Fe Springs have an average cost of $939 which is $2,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe Springs.

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