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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

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  • Studio $753+
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    Irvine Inn

    4.0 (7)
    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Apartments Under $1,700

  • 1 bd $1,630
    Base rent
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    STUART

    4.5 (1)
    11876 Stuart Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92843
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,775+
    2 bd $2,499
    Base rent
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    Park Tower

    4.0 (1)
    215 E 15TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,799
    Base rent
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    WESTERNER

    4.0 (6)
    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,900

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,800
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    Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments

    1401 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
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    Park City View

    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,959+
    1 bd $2,238+
    Total monthly cost
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    Crystal View

    5.0 (2)
    12091 Bayport St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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  • Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $2,004+
    1 bd $2,149+
    2 bd $2,574+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Horizon

    5.0 (1)
    2414 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $2,045
    2 bd $2,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Ponderosa

    2231-2240 E. Lenita Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 1 bd $2,050
    2 bd $2,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Washington Terrace Apartments

    620 W. Washington Ave. #216, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,145
    1 bd $2,400+
    2 bd $2,920+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Villa Viento

    3.5 (10)
    345 W First Street, Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $2,150+
    2 bd $2,800+
    Base rent
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    Briarwood Apartments

    4.0 (17)
    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,194
    1 bd $2,408+
    2 bd $3,148+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Terrace Apartments

    4.0 (12)
    200 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $2,235+
    2 bd $2,609
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Towne Centre At Orange

    4.5 (27)
    1921 W La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,330+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sofi Irvine

    4.0 (14)
    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 12 units available
    1 bd $2,372+
    2 bd $2,714+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Reserve At South Coast

    4.0 (41)
    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 11 units available
    Studio $2,564+
    1 bd $3,165+
    2 bd $3,729+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Cartwright

    4.5 (51)
    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes

    3.5 (27)
    2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    Alder Court Apartments

    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
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    Newhope Pines Apartments

    517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Ask for pricing
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    Saddleback Lodge

    1655 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    In unit laundry • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer

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    First Street Santa Ana

    4.5 (2)
    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
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    Verified Listing

    Flanders Pointe Apartments

    3.5 (10)
    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    TUSTIN LANAI APARTMENTS

    1081 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 14-11-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,325 and $3,655.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Ana, CA on RentCafe?

There are 46 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Ana, CA were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The average Santa Ana, CA cheap apartment size is 607 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Ana, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Ana, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Ana, CA has never been easier. We feature 95 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Ana, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Ana, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Ana is $2,832 per month so any rental south of $2,266 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Ana, CA rents go as low as $753/mo.