Santa Ana, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Santa Ana is $1,982, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,982 | 3% | 863 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Santa Ana, CA apartment is 863 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Santa Ana, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,001-$1,50011%
- $1,501-$2,00054%
- > $2,00035%
Santa Ana, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households18%
- Owner-occupied Households81%
14,337 or 18% of the households in Santa Ana, CA are renter-occupied while 62,184 or 81% are owner-occupied.
Santa Ana, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, CA | $1,769 | $1,778 | $1,804 | $1,836 | $1,854 | $1,881 | $1,911 | $1,922 | $1,936 | $1,960 | $1,982 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Logan | $1,683 |
| Lacy | $1,683 |
| Heninger Park | $1,683 |
| French Court | $1,683 |
| Eastside Santa Ana | $1,683 |
| Downtown Santa Ana | $1,683 |
| Willard | $1,694 |
| Floral Park - Santa Ana Triangle | $1,703 |
| Edna Park - Riverview | $1,703 |
| Washington Square | $1,791 |
| Artesia Pilar | $1,791 |
| Mar-Les - Santa Anita | $1,861 |
| Pico - Lowell | $1,892 |
| Flower Park | $1,892 |
| Central City | $1,892 |
| Riverglen - Morrison Park | $1,893 |
| Park Santiago - Fairhaven | $1,893 |
| Saddleback View - Mabury Park | $1,896 |
| Lyon Street | $1,896 |
| Windsor Village | $1,909 |
| Riverview West | $1,909 |
| Casa Bonita | $1,909 |
| Bella Vista | $1,909 |
| Valley Adams | $1,915 |
| Thornton Park | $1,915 |
| Southwest Santa Ana | $1,915 |
| Republic Homes - Metro Classic | $1,915 |
| New Horizons | $1,915 |
| Morning Sunwood | $1,915 |
| Laurelhurst - Shadow Run | $1,915 |
| Griset Park | $1,915 |
| Centennial Park | $1,915 |
| Young Square | $1,988 |
| Portola Park - Meredith Parkwood | $1,988 |
| Mid - City | $2,134 |
| Sandpointe | $2,200 |
| Madison Park - Cornerstone Village | $2,200 |
| Delhi | $2,200 |
| Wilshire Square | $2,479 |
| South Coast | $2,479 |
| Rosewood Baker - Sunwood Central | $2,479 |
| John Wayne Airport | $2,479 |
| Bristol Manor | $2,479 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Downtown Santa Ana, where the average rent goes for $1,683/month, Eastside Santa Ana, where renters pay $1,683/mo on average, and French Court, where the average rent goes for $1,683/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Heninger Park ($1,683), Lacy ($1,683), and Logan ($1,683), where the asking prices are below the average Santa Ana rent of $1,982/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Rosewood Baker - Sunwood Central ($2,479), South Coast ($2,479) and Wilshire Square ($2,479).
The most popular neighborhood in Santa Ana is Willard, where there are 6 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,694. Next up is Sandpointe, where apartments go for $2,200/month, followed by Riverview West with $1,909 If you’re looking to rent in Santa Ana’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Saddleback View - Mabury Park, where renters pay $1,896 on average, and Eastside Santa Ana, where the average monthly rent is $1,683.
Santa Ana | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Artesia Pilar is 6% lower than in Bella Vista
Artesia Pilar rent is 10% lower than Santa Ana average
| Average Rent | $1,791 |
|---|
Bella Vista rent is 4% lower than Santa Ana average
| Average Rent | $1,909 |
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How Santa Ana Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,524 | 2% |
| San Francisco | $3,629 | n/a |
| East Bay | $2,363 | 2% |
| San Diego | $2,237 | 4% |
| Long Beach | $2,106 | 5% |
| Anaheim | $1,892 | 5% |
| Riverside | $1,613 | 5% |
| Glendale | $2,601 | 3% |
| Costa Mesa | $2,137 | 3% |
| Pasadena | $2,547 | 1% |
| Santa Ana | $1,982 | 3% |
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