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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA. 84 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,900

  • New units available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,725
    2 bd $2,395
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    1602 North Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,800
    1 bd $1,775
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,775
    2 bd $2,499
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    215 E 15TH ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,871
    2 bd $2,296
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (6)
    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,895+
    2 bd $2,409
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (27)
    2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $2,300

  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,145
    1 bd $2,450
    2 bd $2,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    345 W First Street, Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,175+
    1 bd $2,566
    2 bd $3,032
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (12)
    200 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 12 units available
    1 bd $2,245+
    2 bd $2,998
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (40)
    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $2,285+
    2 bd $2,847
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (27)
    1921 W La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $2,900

  • Rewards New units available
    2 bd $2,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
17-8-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 $1,775 and $3,382.

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

There are 81 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Ana, CA were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

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

The average Santa Ana, CA cheap apartment size is 611 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 84 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 $2,834 per month so any rental south of $2,267 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Ana, CA rents go as low as $1,300/mo.