Santa Ana, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Santa Ana is $1,910, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,831.
Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,910 | 4% | 846 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Santa Ana, CA apartment is 846 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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-$1,50014%
- $1,501-$2,00051%
- > $2,00034%
Santa Ana, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | May / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, CA | $1,703 | $1,719 | $1,768 | $1,778 | $1,802 | $1,831 | $1,853 | $1,856 | $1,910 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Logan | $1,535 | ||||
| Lacy | $1,535 | ||||
| Heninger Park | $1,535 | ||||
| French Court | $1,535 | ||||
| Eastside Santa Ana | $1,535 | ||||
| Downtown Santa Ana | $1,535 | ||||
| Willard | $1,598 | ||||
| Floral Park - Santa Ana Triangle | $1,653 | ||||
| Edna Park - Riverview | $1,653 | ||||
| Washington Square | $1,669 | ||||
| Artesia Pilar | $1,669 | ||||
| Pico - Lowell | $1,690 | ||||
| Flower Park | $1,690 | ||||
| Central City | $1,690 | ||||
| Mar-Les - Santa Anita | $1,790 | ||||
| Saddleback View - Mabury Park | $1,791 | ||||
| Lyon Street | $1,791 | ||||
| Riverglen - Morrison Park | $1,819 | ||||
| Park Santiago - Fairhaven | $1,819 | ||||
| Windsor Village | $1,834 | ||||
| Riverview West | $1,834 | ||||
| Casa Bonita | $1,834 | ||||
| Bella Vista | $1,834 | ||||
| Valley Adams | $1,877 | ||||
| Thornton Park | $1,877 | ||||
| Southwest Santa Ana | $1,877 | ||||
| Republic Homes - Metro Classic | $1,877 | ||||
| New Horizons | $1,877 | ||||
| Morning Sunwood | $1,877 | ||||
| Laurelhurst - Shadow Run | $1,877 | ||||
| Griset Park | $1,877 | ||||
| Centennial Park | $1,877 | ||||
| Young Square | $1,901 | ||||
| Portola Park - Meredith Parkwood | $1,901 | ||||
| Mid - City | $2,098 | ||||
| Sandpointe | $2,134 | ||||
| Madison Park - Cornerstone Village | $2,134 | ||||
| Delhi | $2,134 | ||||
| Wilshire Square | $2,419 | ||||
| South Coast | $2,419 | ||||
| Rosewood Baker - Sunwood Central | $2,419 | ||||
| John Wayne Airport | $2,419 | ||||
| Bristol Manor | $2,419 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Downtown Santa Ana, where the average rent goes for $1,535/month, Eastside Santa Ana, where renters pay $1,535/mo on average, and French Court, where the average rent goes for $1,535/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Heninger Park ($1,535), Lacy ($1,535), and Logan ($1,535), where the asking prices are below the average Santa Ana rent of $1,910/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Rosewood Baker - Sunwood Central ($2,419), South Coast ($2,419) and Wilshire Square ($2,419).
Santa Ana | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Artesia Pilar is 9% lower than in Bella Vista
Artesia Pilar rent is 13% lower than Santa Ana average
| Average Rent | $1,669 |
|---|
Bella Vista rent is 4% lower than Santa Ana average
| Average Rent | $1,834 |
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How Does Santa Ana Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | $1,787 | 3% |
| Costa Mesa | $2,065 | 4% |
| Santa Ana | $1,910 | 4% |
| Fullerton | $1,879 | 4% |
| Garden Grove | $1,677 | 6% |
| Irvine | $2,391 | n/a |
| Tustin | $2,122 | 2% |
| Buena Park | $1,725 | 4% |
| Laguna Niguel | $2,068 | n/a |
| Orange | $2,027 | 3% |
| Orange City | $2,027 | 3% |
For more information about the Santa Ana rental trends, check out our monthly rent report