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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA. 120 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Studio $753+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,400

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Rent specials New units available
    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
  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with chairs
    Rent specials
    1 bd $1,775
    2 bd $2,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a swimming pool with trees and apartments in the background
    Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,863
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online
  • a living room with couches and a table and a window
    Rent specials Only 3 units left
    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

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,944
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (6)
    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Rent specials 20 units available
    Studio $1,959+
    1 bd $2,238+
    2 bd $2,803+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    12091 Bayport St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A building with a red roof and a sign that says "The Bank" in front of it.
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,965+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1161-1173 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a couch, coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,999+
    1 bd $2,224+
    2 bd $2,679+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    2414 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a coffee table
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,023+
    1 bd $2,429+
    2 bd $2,944+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (12)
    200 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a red chair and grey couch.
    Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $2,044
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1401 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Pet friendly
  • A sign for The Ponderosa Apartments is in front of a building.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,045
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2231-2240 E. Lenita Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • A dining room with a table and chairs.
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,050
    2 bd $2,300
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    620 W. Washington Ave. #216, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Apply online
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,090
    1 bd $2,430+
    2 bd $2,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    345 W First Street, Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Two couches in a living room with a fireplace and a painting on the wall.
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,095+
    2 bd $2,750+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (27)
    1921 W La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,100
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    1021 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
    Apply online
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rewards
    1 bd $2,300+
    2 bd $2,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (17)
    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    1081 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    New units available 15 units available
    1 bd $2,333+
    2 bd $2,855+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (40)
    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    11 units available
    Studio $2,649+
    1 bd $2,887+
    2 bd $3,968+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (51)
    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with orange chairs and a couch
    Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a white counter top and wooden cabinets.
    Verified Listing

    1655 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Pet friendly
  • A spacious living room with a patterned carpet and a kitchen in the background.
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
    Pet friendly
15-10-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 94 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Ana, CA were last updated on 29 May 2026.

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

The average Santa Ana, CA cheap apartment size is 617 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.